irony
UK
/ˈaɪə.rən.i/US /ˈaɪ.rə.ni/irony
NOUNDefinition of irony
Irony is something which means opposite of what it says literally; it is generally used humorously.
tezat; ironi; istihzaAn irony is the strange quality of a situation when something happens in an unexpected but connected way.
Example: The irony is that making kids sit in class is probably a bad way to make them learn.
If something is irony, it has to do with the metal iron.
Example: This food has an irony taste to it.
irony
EXAMPLESExamples of irony
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The irony is that making kids sit in class is probably a bad way to make them learn.
Example sentence2
It would be ironic for Matt, being a professional gymnast, to die while jumping on the trampoline.
Example sentence3
This food has an irony taste to it.
Example sentenceirony
SMART VOCABULARYRelated words and phrases
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