What is the opposite of ironic?

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Contexts ▼▲ Opposite of involving the use of sarcasm, especially sardonically Opposite of happening in a way that is contrary to what is expected Opposite of involving the use of sarcasm or wit Opposite of sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way Opposite of marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt Opposite of derisive or contemptuous in nature (of a joke or sense of humour) Opposite of subtle and expressed in a matter-of-fact way Opposite of having a cynical or macabre bent Opposite of treating serious issues with inappropriate humor … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of involving the use of sarcasm, especially sardonically sincere straight straightforward direct unbent even level aligned smooth Adjective ▲ Opposite of happening in a way that is contrary to what is expected logical to be expected unfunny serious reverent respectful unhysterical unamusing humourlessUK uncomic humorlessUS sensible unhumorous lame grave reasonable dramatic wise sad tragic solemn Adjective ▲ Opposite of involving the use of sarcasm or wit ingenuous single-edged Adjective ▲ Opposite of sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way kind agreeable bland gentle loving mild pleasant pleasing soft soothing sweet temperate calm dull nice stupid tasteless unsarcastic sincere Adjective ▲ Opposite of marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt genuine courteous kind polite respectful sweet sincere candid unaffected wholehearted guileless unpretentious heartfelt truthful unfeigned cordial authentic honest artless undesigning forthright impassioned serious legitimate true credible indubitable in earnest “Each greeting is accompanied by a great deal of genuine laughter and joyousness.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of derisive or contemptuous in nature friendly good-humoredUS good-humouredUK open respectful Adjective ▲ (of a joke or sense of humour) Opposite of subtle and expressed in a matter-of-fact way ostentatious slapstick conspicuous flamboyant garish gaudy theatrical brash brazen jaunty loud showy vulgar extravagant flashy magniloquent over-the-top “His comedic style was rather ostentatious and was not to everyone's taste.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a cynical or macabre bent lighthearted enjoyable entertaining pleasant amusing fun humorous pleasing cheerful delightful diverting fun-filled “Maria would keep mealtime conversation limited to more lighthearted subjects and avoided any direct talk about the medical center or its staff.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of treating serious issues with inappropriate humor earnest heartfelt sincere wholehearted fervent impassioned passionate ardent intense vehement deep profound enthusiastic eager devoted keen fervid zealous devout strong full-hearted “He was an earnest, fluent talker who could unstring his bow and throw a charm even over ordinary topics.” Find more words! 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