What does ironical mean?

expressing a meaning opposite to the words used strangely opposite to what would normally be expected

How is ironical pronounced?

UK /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/, US /aɪˈrɑːnɪkəl/.

/aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/ · /aɪˈrɑːnɪkəl/

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反讽的；说反话的

adj. expressing a meaning opposite to the words used

反讽的；说反话的

adj. strangely opposite to what would normally be expected

出乎意料而讽刺的

His ironical praise made it clear he disliked dinner.

他那番反话式的称赞，明显是在表示他不喜欢这顿晚餐。

It is ironical that technologies designed to save time can leave workers feeling busier than ever.

旨在节省时间的技术却可能让劳动者感到前所未有的忙碌，这颇具讽刺意味。

与ironic基本同义，但ironic更常用；不一定含恶意。

What does ironical mean?: expressing a meaning opposite to the words used strangely opposite to what would normally be expected
How is ironical pronounced?: UK /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/, US /aɪˈrɑːnɪkəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.