B1 — Intermediateadjective
ironico
ironic, sardonic
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
sarcasticocausticobeffardomordacepungente
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
seriosincerodirettoletteralegenuino
Usage note
'Sarcastico' is sharper and can be unkind. 'Caustico' implies cutting wit. 'Ironico' is the most neutral and can be gentle or playful.
Example
"Ha risposto con un tono ironico che ha fatto ridere tutti."
"He replied with an ironic tone that made everyone laugh."
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