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irony
Noun
Meaning
• The
expression
of one's
meaning
by using
language
that normally signifies the
opposite
, typically for
humorous
or
emphatic
effect
.
• A
state
of affairs that seems deliberately
contrary
to what one expects.
Examples
• The
irony
of the situation was that he was
allergic
to his
own
product
.
• Her
statement
was
full
of
irony
.
• There was a
touch
of
irony
in his tone.
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irony
Noun
Meaning
• The
expression
of one's
meaning
by using
language
that normally signifies the
opposite
, typically for
humorous
or
emphatic
effect
.
• A
state
of affairs that seems deliberately
contrary
to what one expects.
Examples
• The
irony
of the situation was that he was
allergic
to his
own
product
.
• Her
statement
was
full
of
irony
.
• There was a
touch
of
irony
in his tone.
