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irony

/ˈaɪrəni/

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noun

plural -nies

[noncount] :the use of words that mean the opposite of what you really think especially in order to be funny

a writer known for her clever use of irony

What a beautiful view, he said, his voice dripping with irony, as he looked out the window at the alley.

She described her vacation with heavy irony as an educational experience. - compare sarcasm

a situation that is strange or funny because things happen in a way that seems to be the opposite of what you expected [count]

It was a tragic irony that he made himself sick by worrying so much about his health.

The (awful/bitter) irony is that in trying to forget her, he thought of her even more.

That's just one of life's little ironies. [noncount]

The irony of the situation was apparent to everyone.

He has a strong sense of irony.