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    ironic

    US /aɪˈrɑnɪk/

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    UK /aɪˈrɒnɪk/

    B2
    adj.AdjectiveFunny because it is the opposite of the truth
    It was ironic that the show became unsuccessful after having famous guest stars

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    How to be a Friend to Yourself

    04:11How to be a Friend to Yourself
    • It's ironic, yet essentially hopeful, that we usually know quite well how to be a better friend to near strangers than we know how to be to ourselves.

      It's ironic, yet essentially hopeful, that we usually know quite well how to be a better friend to near strangers than we know how to be to ourselves.

    • It's ironic, yet essentially hopeful

      It's ironic, yet essentially hopeful

    B1

    Benny Lewis: TEDx talk on Rapid Language Hacking

    17:40Benny Lewis: TEDx talk on Rapid Language Hacking
    • I kind of fe-feel this is ironic when I hear people tell me this, that, um, you know, they're going to annoy the person they're speaking to.

      I kind of fe-feel this is ironic when I hear people tell me this, that, um, you know, they're going to annoy the person they're speaking to.

    • I kind of feel this is ironic when I hear people

      I kind of feel this is ironic when I hear people

    A2

    Elon Musk makes surprise visit to China: Here's what to know

    04:13Elon Musk makes surprise visit to China: Here's what to know
    • In fact, one thing that was kind of ironic was that state media has been using him as an example,

      In fact, one thing that was kind of ironic was that state media has been using him as an example,

    • IRONIC WAS THE STATE MEDIA WHICH

      IRONIC WAS THE STATE MEDIA WHICH

    B1

    How to Get Good at Small Talk, and Even Enjoy It

    10:25How to Get Good at Small Talk, and Even Enjoy It
    • Now, this sounds ironic, right?

      Now, this sounds ironic, right?

    A2

    How can you spot a TikTok wellness scam? - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service

    15:15How can you spot a TikTok wellness scam? - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service
    • It's really difficult to say though because we sort of associated that like wellness influencer, like the young beautiful woman who was vegan and did everything right in her lifestyle. But now it's really starting to shift to become anyone really. Anyone can partake in these trends and anyone can spread misinformation and profit off them. And anyone, that includes you as well if I'm not mistaken, could you tell us about a time in your life you maybe latched on to one of these? Yeah, so I am notorious for latching on to these trends on occasion, which is ironic given my job title. So one that I jumped on, so any

      It's really difficult to say though because we sort of associated that like wellness influencer, like the young beautiful woman who was vegan and did everything right in her lifestyle. But now it's really starting to shift to become anyone really. Anyone can partake in these trends and anyone can spread misinformation and profit off them. And anyone, that includes you as well if I'm not mistaken, could you tell us about a time in your life you maybe latched on to one of these? Yeah, so I am notorious for latching on to these trends on occasion, which is ironic given my job title. So one that I jumped on, so any

    • Yeah, so I am notorious for latching onto these trends on occasion, which is ironic given my job title.

      Yeah, so I am notorious for latching onto these trends on occasion, which is ironic given my job title.

    B1

    Why You Lose Friends

    05:05Why You Lose Friends
    • Wow, I love your ironic art wall.

      Wow, I love your ironic art wall.

    • What do you mean ironic?

      What do you mean ironic?

    B1

    Granny Jojo Debuts Her New Man! | The Man | Gumball | Cartoon Network

    03:46Granny Jojo Debuts Her New Man! | The Man | Gumball | Cartoon Network
    • Come on, kids, say something mean and ironic about him!

      Come on, kids, say something mean and ironic about him!

    • Say something mean and ironic about him.

      Say something mean and ironic about him.

    A2

    Donald Trump marks 100 days of second term | BBC News

    05:45Donald Trump marks 100 days of second term | BBC News
    • And the ironic thing is that the impact of inflation has been reduced in actual terms.

      And the ironic thing is that the impact of inflation has been reduced in actual terms.

    B1

    Christianity's Dirty Secret - Why Conservatives Lose Their Faith In Seminary

    18:50Christianity's Dirty Secret - Why Conservatives Lose Their Faith In Seminary
    • But what happens is I get so many comments from people who are like all that education and you still don't know the truth or you know you have a PhD but you don't believe the bible or you don't believe the truth you don't believe what I believe and I think it's ironic as I think about the process of educating people and what education is actually for.

      But what happens is I get so many comments from people who are like all that education and you still don't know the truth or you know you have a PhD but you don't believe the bible or you don't believe the truth you don't believe what I believe and I think it's ironic as I think about the process of educating people and what education is actually for.

    • You don't believe what I believe." And I think it's ironic as I think about the process of educating people and what education is actually for.

      You don't believe what I believe." And I think it's ironic as I think about the process of educating people and what education is actually for.

    B1

    The Middle | Frankie Forgets the Kids' First Day of School

    04:28The Middle | Frankie Forgets the Kids' First Day of School
    • Which is ironic seeing as I was only there for 47 minutes.

      Which is ironic seeing as I was only there for 47 minutes.

    • Which is ironic, seeing as I was only there for 47 minutes.

      Which is ironic, seeing as I was only there for 47 minutes.

    B1