Ironical
(adjective)
- Using words to convey a meaning that is opposite of its literal or usual meaning.
- Containing or exemplifying irony.
- Being or occurring in a way that is opposite of what is expected and often amusing as a result.
Origin:
From greek eirōn "dissembler, ironist".
Examples:
- It is ironical that the fire station burned down.
- The ironical tone of the song was not appreciated by the audience.
- It is ironical that the rain started just as the picnic ended.
- It is ironical that the teacher was absent on the day of the test.
- The ironical ending of the story was not expected.