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irony

noun

/ˈaɪrəni/

Meaning

a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning

The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.

the irony is

sarcasm, paradox, mockery, satire

sincerity, honesty, straightforwardness

sense of irony, bitter irony, cruel irony, situational irony

the killing of one human being by another

The ability or willingness to receive something, especially signals or stimuli.

Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.

The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of...

the state or quality of being ferocious; fierceness

a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation