Possible Clues:

• Like some unexpected endings
• Kinda funny
• Where words express the opposite of the literal meaning
• Sneering toughness associated with one Conservative
• Funny, in a way
• Wry fellow in ICI reorganisation
• Unexpectedly appropriate, maybe
• Like some of Chekhov's writings
• Like Chekhov's 'The Cherry Orchard'
• These words express the opposite of the literal meaning