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   irony

   /ˈʌɪrəni/

   noun

   • 1. the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect: "‘Don't go overboard with the gratitude,’ he rejoined with heavy irony" Similar sarcasmsardonicismdrynesscausticitysharpnessacerbityacidbitternesstrenchancymordancycynicismmockerysatireridiculederisionscornsneeringwrynessbackhandednessinformal:sarkinessOpposite sincerity
   • ▪ a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often wryly amusing as a result: "the irony is that I thought he could help me" Similar paradoxparadoxical natureincongruityincongruousnesspeculiarityOpposite logic
   • ▪ a literary technique, originally used in Greek tragedy, by which the full significance of a character's words or actions is clear to the audience or reader although unknown to the character.

   Word Origin early 16th century (also denoting Socratic irony): via Latin from Greek eirōneia ‘simulated ignorance’, from eirōn ‘dissembler’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIRONY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   IRONY definition: 1. a situation in which something which was intended to have a particular result has the opposite…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ironyIrony Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of IRONY is the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning. How to use irony in a sentence. What's irony? Synonym Discussion of Irony.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIRONY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Definition of 'irony' irony. (aɪrəni ) Word forms: ironies. 1. uncountable noun. Irony is a subtle form of humour which involves saying things that you do not mean. They find only irony in the narrator's concern. Sinclair examined the closed, clever face for any hint of irony, but found none.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishirony noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   noun. /ˈaɪrəni/ (plural ironies) [uncountable, countable] the funny or strange aspect of a situation that is very different from what you expect; a situation like this. It was one of life's little ironies. the irony (is) that… The irony is that when he finally got the job, he discovered he didn't like it. Extra Examples.

6. www.oed.com › dictionary › irony_nirony, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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   The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect; esp. (in earlier use) the use of approbatory language to imply condemnation or contempt (cf. sarcasm n.). In later use also more generally: a manner, style, or attitude suggestive of the use of this kind of expression.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › ironyIrony - definition of irony by The Free Dictionary

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   1. the humorous or mildly sarcastic use of words to imply the opposite of what they normally mean. 2. an instance of this, used to draw attention to some incongruity or irrationality. 3. incongruity between what is expected to be and what actually is, or a situation or result showing such incongruity. 4. (Theatre) See dramatic irony. 5.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ironyIrony - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. witty language used to convey insults or scorn. “ irony is wasted on the stupid” synonyms: caustic remark, sarcasm, satire. see more see less. Pronunciation. US. /ˈaɪrəni/ UK. /ˈaɪrəni/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Irony." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/irony. Accessed 06 Nov. 2024.