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| Byronic |
of, concerning, or resembling Byron or his works, esp. by being melodramatic, passionate, melancholy, or ironic. |
| deathless |
likely to survive or be admired for a long time (sometimes ironic in intent). [1/2 definitions] |
| dry |
humorous in an ironic or sarcastic way. [1/14 definitions] |
| ironically |
in an ironic manner. [1/2 definitions] |
| kicker |
(informal) a surprise or ironic turn of events; twist. [1/3 definitions] |
| sarcasm |
a scornfully ironic remark. [1/2 definitions] |
| understate |
to state or present with modesty or restraint, as to create a subtle or ironic effect. [1/2 definitions] |
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