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- DictionaryI·ro·ny/ˈīrənē/
noun
- 1. the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect: "“Don't go overboard with the gratitude,” he rejoined with heavy irony"
Irony is a literary device or event in which how things seem to be is in fact very different from how they actually are. If this seems like a loose definition, don't worry—it is. Irony is a broad term that encompasses three different types of irony, each with their own specific definition: verbal irony , dramatic irony, and situational irony.
IRONY meaning: 1 : the use of words that mean the opposite of what you really think especially in order to be funny; 2 : a situation that is strange or funny because things happen in a way that seems to be the opposite of what you expected.
a situation in which something which was intended to have a particular result has the opposite or a very different result: The irony ( of it) is that the new tax system will burden those it was intended to help. Fewer examples. With inevitable irony, it was Smith who scored the winning goal against his former team.
Definitions of irony. noun. incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs. “the irony of Ireland's copying the nation she most hated” see more. noun. a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs. see more. noun. witty language used to convey insults or scorn. “ irony is wasted on the stupid”
noun. /ˈaɪrəni/ (plural ironies) [uncountable, countable] the funny or strange aspect of a situation that is very different from what you expect; a situation like this. It was one of life's little ironies. the irony (is) that… The irony is that when he finally got the job, he discovered he didn't like it. Extra Examples.
In the figure of speech, emphasis is placed on the opposition between the literal and intended meaning of a statement; one thing is said and its opposite implied, as in the comment, “Beautiful weather, isn't it?” made when it is raining or nasty.
noun. /ˈaɪrəni/ , /ˈaɪərni/ (pl. ironies) [uncountable, countable] the amusing or strange aspect of a situation that is very different from what you expect; a situation like this The irony is that when he finally got the job, he discovered he didn't like it. It was one of life's little ironies. Join us.
