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2 | 24% | 6 | Literary sarcasm | |
3 | 24% | 5 | Sarcasm | |
Prone To Sarcasm Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "IRONICAL" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
- • Humorously sarcastic or mocking
An example sentence would be:
- • "I find it ironical that the weather turned sunny just as i canceled my picnic plans."
- • "It is ironical how she always complains about people being late, yet she is always the last one to arrive."
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