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Definitions for 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.
[2] Literature . a technique of indicating, as through character or plot development, an intention or attitude opposite to that which is actually or ostensibly stated. (especially in contemporary writing) a manner of organizing a work so as to give full expression to contradictory or complementary impulses, attitudes, etc., especially as a means of indicating detachment from a subject, theme, or emotion.
[3] Socratic irony.
[4] dramatic irony.
[5] an outcome of events contrary to what was, or might have been, expected.
[6] the incongruity of this.
[7] an objectively sardonic style of speech or writing.
[8] an objectively or humorously sardonic utterance, disposition, quality, etc.
[9] consisting of, containing, or resembling the metal iron: an irony color.
[10] the humorous or mildly sarcastic use of words to imply the opposite of what they normally mean
[11] an instance of this, used to draw attention to some incongruity or irrationality
[12] incongruity between what is expected to be and what actually is, or a situation or result showing such incongruity
[13] See dramatic irony
[14] philosophy See Socratic irony
[15] of, resembling, or containing iron

Words related to Irony

twist, paradox, wit, humor, satire, criticism, repartee, quip, mockery, taunt, banter, ridicule, incongruity, burlesque, jibe, contrariness, raillery, reproach, derision, contempt

Words nearby Irony

ironwoman, ironwood, ironwork, ironworker, ironworks, irony, iroquoian, iroquois, iroquois league, irotomy, irq

Origin of Irony

2Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at iron, -y1

Word origin for Irony

C16: from Latin ironia, from Greek eirōneia, from eirōn dissembler, from eirein to speak

Synonyms for Irony

humor, paradox, satire, twist, wit, banter, burlesque, contempt, contrariness, criticism, derision, incongruity, jibe, mockery, quip, raillery, repartee, reproach, ridicule, taunt, mordancy, sardonicism