unironic

adjective

un·​iron·​ic ˌən-ˌī-ˈrä-nik How to pronounce unironic (audio)
 also  -i-ˈrä-
: not ironic
especially : not using or given to irony : sincere
… on the topic of medals and awards he is totally unironic—he takes them seriously … Paul Fussell
unironically
ˌən-ˌī-ˈrä-ni-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce unironic (audio)
 also  -i-ˈrä-
adverb
The first album was easygoing and frequently humorous, but it was also bracingly direct and … unironically passionate. Greg Sandow

Examples of unironic in a Sentence

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There’s a real, unironic demand for vintage Ikea — from its Ettore Sottsass–inspired Memphis era to its vivid Scandi items. Lindy Segal, Curbed, 18 Sep. 2024 There is also an unironic robot that befriends the main character. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 May 2024 This family-friendly approach — bright, broad, unironic — aligns with the musical’s legacy as a VHS favorite, but even kids could use help knowing where to look. Naveen Kumar, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024 But, in the unironic sense, Laufey does take a big step toward possibly becoming a screen goddess, of sorts, by having starred in a short film that may serve as a calling card for a possible move into film or TV roles. Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unironic 

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unironic was in 1938

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“Unironic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unironic. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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