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Semi-ironic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Exhibiting a mixture of irony and sincerity, or partially ironic in nature.

Example: His semi-ironic smile suggested both amusement and sympathy.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: In a partially ironic manner.

Example: She semi-ironically commented, "Oh yeah, what a surprise."

Part of Speech: Noun (Plural: semi-ironics)

Sense 1: A person who frequently uses semi-irony in their speech or behavior.

Example: The group of semi-ironics found great amusement in the satire-filled comedy show.

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