Difference between Surprising and Ironic

SURPRISING vs IRONIC: NOUN

Given to the use of irony; sarcastic.
Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.
Ironical.
Poignantly contrary to what was expected or intended.
Given to the use of irony.
Characterized by or constituting irony.
Humorously sarcastic or mocking
Characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is

Synonyms Strange, Curious, etc. See wonderful.
Exciting surprise; extraordinary; astonishing; of a nature to call out wonder or admiration: as, surprising bravery; a surprising escape.

Astounding, Ironic, Remarkable, Unusual, Perplexing, Troubling, Disconcerting, Shocking, Puzzling, Surprisal, Amazing, Stunning, Unexpected, Astonishing, Startling

Puzzling, Odd, Ludicrous, Strange, Funny, Absurd, Paradoxical, Surprising, Ironically, Dry, Wry, Humourous, Humorous, Incongruous, Ironical

Strange, Astounding, Ironic, Remarkable, Unusual, Perplexing, Troubling, Disconcerting, Shocking, Puzzling, Amazing, Stunning, Unexpected, Astonishing, Startling

Puzzling, Odd, Ludicrous, Strange, Funny, Absurd, Paradoxical, Surprising, Ironically, Dry, Wry, Humourous, Humorous, Incongruous, Ironical

Ironic, yes, but all too likely given tyesteryear.
His tactic, nevertheless ironic, also complimented our humanity.
In an ironic sense Karl Marx was right.
Heroic: The Ironic Self in a Hyperbolic World.
But there was to be an ironic twist.
The whole situation is just a bit ironic.
His work is often ironic, erotic or comic.
In line with this consideration, intelligence may be more relevant for the detection of ironic praise than for the detection of ironic criticism.
You could hear the seeds of something and ironic enjoyment that in the years to come would stop being ironic.
Is the Detection of Ironic Criticism and Ironic Praise Associated with Abilities and Traits?