Meaning
ironic, sarcastic
- showing irony
- speaking in a way that means the opposite, often humorously
In a sentence
Ha fatto un commento ironico alla fine.
He made an ironic comment at the end.
Perché hai un tono così ironico?
Why do you have such an ironic tone?
Non era ironico, parlava sul serio.
He wasn't being ironic, he was serious.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ironico | masculine · singular |
| ironica | feminine · singular |
| ironici | masculine · plural |
| ironiche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can describe tone, smile, comment, or person.
- Not always as strong as sarcastico; often lighter or more subtle.
- Agreement: ironico, ironica, ironici, ironiche.