irony


Definition: Meaning of, irony in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈʌɪrəni /

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  1. [uncountable and countable] a situation that is unusual or amusing because something strange happens, or the opposite of what is expected happens or is true
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  2. [uncountable] when you use words that are the opposite of what you really mean, often in order to be amusing
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irony used in phrases

  • Socratic irony (noun)
    1. admission of your own ignorance and willingness to learn while exposing someone's inconsistencies by close questioning
  • dramatic irony (noun)
    1. when the people watching a play know something that the characters do not, and can understand the real importance or meaning of what is happening
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