ironical UK /aɪˈɹɒnɪkəl/US /aɪˈɹɑnɪkəl/ adjective3 •Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony. •Given to the use of irony; sarcastic.His tone was cold and ironical; its bitterness but reflecting the terrible disappointment he had suffered. — 1913 •(no longer used) Feigning ignorance; simulating lack of instruction or knowledge; exhibiting Socratic irony. formsmore ironical · most ironical