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Ironical vs Reproachful - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between ironical and reproachful

is that ironical is characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony while reproachful is expressing or containing reproach; upbraiding; opprobrious; abusive.

ironical

English

Alternative forms

* ironic

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.
  • Given to the use of irony; sarcastic.
  • (obsolete) Feigning ignorance; simulating lack of instruction or knowledge; exhibiting Socratic irony.

    • Derived terms

    * ironically

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    reproachful

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Expressing or containing reproach; upbraiding; opprobrious; abusive.
  • Occasioning or deserving reproach; shameful; base; as, a reproachful life.

    • Derived terms

    *adverb: reproachfully

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