ironic

ironico

Strano o divertente perché accade il contrario di ciò che ci si aspettava.

In inglese semplice: Strange or funny because what happens is the opposite of what you would expect.

• The result was rather ironic.
• It’s ironic that a swimming coach hates water.
• In an ironic twist, the thief’s own car was stolen.

Come si usa: it is ironic that… (It is ironic that the safety officer forgot his helmet.)

Espressioni comuni: ironic twist, ironic outcome, ironic situation

ironico

Che suggerisce un senso diverso o contrario, oppure mostra una differenza sorprendente tra aspettative e realtà.

In inglese semplice: Using words that suggest a different or opposite meaning, or showing a surprising difference between expectation and reality.

• She gave an ironic smile.
• His ironic praise really meant criticism.
• The story ends with an ironic contrast between their hopes and reality.

Espressioni comuni: ironic remark, ironic smile, ironic tone

curioso, strano

Strano o sorprendente perché due cose accadono insieme per caso.

In inglese semplice: Strange or surprising because two things happen together by chance.

• What an ironic coincidence!
• It’s ironic that our dogs share a birthday.
• We thought it ironic to meet our neighbour so far from home.

Come si usa: it is ironic that… (It’s ironic that we both booked the same hotel.)

Sinonimi: coincidental, odd, strange

Espressioni comuni: ironic coincidence, ironic timing, rather ironic