n. 1 the humorous or mildly sarcastic use of words to imply the opposite of what they normally mean; 2 incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs
The irony of the situation made her laugh.
The irony of the situation made her laugh.
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Which of the following is an example of irony in the story?
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What was the irony regarding the picture Janza claimed to have to use to blackmail a freshman?
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sarcasm; satire; mockery; incongruity
consideration
3 syllables
i-ro-ny
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