irony
1. irony
In speech or writing, an act of speaking to the contrary to what is originally meant in a remark or text to increase the effect of the expression.
2. irony
A state in which a certain event unfolds in a way very different from what had been expected.
3. irony
A method of expression that makes the literal meaning the opposite of the intended meaning; or such a remark or text.
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