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Ironical vs Taunting - What's the difference?

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Ironical is a related term of taunting.


As an adjective ironical

is characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.

As a verb taunting is

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As a noun taunting is

the act of one who taunts.

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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    taunting

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of one who taunts.
  • * 1992 , Rodney D. Olsen, Dancing in Chains: The Youth of William Dean Howells (page 8)
    • Because he often "dwelt in a world of terrors," he was susceptible to the tricks and tauntings of his playmates, who took advantage of his fears.

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