ironiczni

Ironiczni is the masculine personal plural form of the Polish adjective ironiczny, meaning “ironic” or “characterized by irony.” It is used to describe people who tend to express themselves in an ironic manner or who exhibit irony in their speech or behavior. The term appears in everyday Polish as well as in literary and media criticism, where it can convey a neutral, descriptive sense or carry a critical or humorous tone depending on context.

Etymology and form: The adjective ironiczny is derived from the noun ironia (irony) with the suffix -czny, forming a family of adjectives that denote manner or character. The noun ironia itself traces to Greek eirōneía (irony) and has entered Polish via Latin and other European languages. The masculine personal plural form is ironiczni; feminine and neuter plurals typically use ironiczne.

Usage and nuance: Ironiczni describes people whose disposition or communication is characterized by irony, often implying a wry, skeptical, or mocking stance. The term is commonly used in criticism, journalism, and social commentary, and its connotation can range from neutral observation to mild pejorative, depending on tone and context. The related adverb is ironicznie, meaning “ironically,” and it is used to describe how something is said or done.

See also: Irony; Ironia as the Polish term for irony; Ironiczny ton (ironic tone). The word forms reflect standard Polish adjective agreement, with ironiczni used for masculine personal plural nouns, while ironiczne covers feminine and neuter plurals.