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iron (IGH uhrn) (noun)
1. A metallic element (Fe) occurring in meteorites and igneous rock: The explorers were looking for substances that contained iron in order to create a new mining industry in the region.
2. An instrument or tool used for removing the creases and wrinkles in cloth: In pioneer homes, the iron for pressing clothing was heavy and difficult to use.
2. An instrument or tool used for removing the creases and wrinkles in cloth: In pioneer homes, the iron for pressing clothing was heavy and difficult to use.
iron (IGH uhrn) (adjective)
Robust, healthy, strong: Bill's iron will was legendary among the tycoons of industry.
iron (IGH uhrn) (verb)
To remove puckers in cloth by pressing with a heated instrument: Melba asked Gregory if he would like for her to iron his shirt.
ironic (igh RAHN ik) (adjective)
1. Descriptive of a difference or inconsistency between reality and expectations: It is ironic that the shoes of the cobbler's children often had holes in them.
2. A reference to a mocking or an oblique comment: Donald's ironic sense of humor often conveyed the truth about what he was thinking.
2. A reference to a mocking or an oblique comment: Donald's ironic sense of humor often conveyed the truth about what he was thinking.
It was sadly ironic that Jason's uncle, who had always had an iron constitution, became seriously ill when he was just 40 years old.
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ironic (adjective), more ironic, most ironic
1. Characterized by or constituting sarcasm: What a beautiful view, George said, as his ironic statement referred to the view of the alley in the back of his hotel room.
2. Description of the outcome of events contrary to what was, or might have been, expected: Jill thought it was ironic that computers break down so often since they are supposed to be a faster way of getting written materials completed.
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2. Description of the outcome of events contrary to what was, or might have been, expected: Jill thought it was ironic that computers break down so often since they are supposed to be a faster way of getting written materials completed.
The news article Hank was reading described the ironic crashing of the robber's car into a police station.
It was an ironic turn of events when Bessie and Bert became close friends after their marital divorce.
Irony differs from deception in that the ironist intends for the listener to reconstruct his or her attitude from the ironic words that are spoken.
It has long been noted that ironic statements are frequently spoken with a marked intonation, often termed "the ironic tone of voice".
It is ironic luck when a man gets wonderful poker hands when he plays bridge.
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