irony
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(noun) incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs: "the irony of Ireland's copying the nation she most hated" |
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Related Words: Socratic irony, incongruity, incongruousness |
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(noun) a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs |
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Related Words: dramatic irony, figure, figure of speech, image, trope |
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(noun) witty language used to convey insults or scorn; "he used sarcasm to upset his opponent"; "irony is wasted on the stupid" |
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Synonyms: caustic remark, sarcasm, satire |
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Related Words: humor, humour, wit, witticism, wittiness |
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