What is irony?
An intention or attitude opposite to that which is actually or ostensibly stated.
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The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. ChaCha 24/7!
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Irony:1:witty language used to convey insults or scorn; 2:incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs; 3:a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs.
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If something is ironic or has irony it is Poignantly contrary to what was expected or intended and coincidental or unexpected. Example: 'It was ironic that I was seated next to my ex-husband at the dinner.' That is a very difficult word to explain! Love, ChaCha!
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Irony 1. the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning: the irony of her reply, "How nice!" when I said I had to work all weekend.
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Irony - noun; ignorance to learn from another in order to make the other's false conceptions conspicuous.
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Irony - the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning.
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Irony: noun; ignorance to learn from another in order to make the other's false conceptions conspicuous.
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