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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

Example Sentences

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

Example Expressions

the irony is

Synonyms

sarcasm, paradox, mockery, satire

Antonyms

sincerity, honesty, straightforwardness

Collocations

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

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