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IRONIC

relating to, containing, or constituting irony

The meaning of the word ironic is relating to, containing, or constituting irony.

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tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
machinationsan act of machinating
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maniacalaffected with or suggestive of madness
concentrichaving a common center
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
expansivehaving a capacity or a tendency to expand
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