Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Irony.
How to pronounce irony:
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Irony - as a noun
Witty language used to convey insults or scorn
Example: "He used sarcasm to upset his opponent"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
caustic remarksarcasm11satire6Incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs
Example: "The irony of ireland's copying the nation she most hated"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
incongruity17incongruousness18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
figure10figure of speechimage8trope7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Irony - as an adjective
Of or pertaining to the metal iron.
Example: "The food had an irony taste to it."
Example Sentences
"It's an irony that the firefighter's house burned down."
"The irony of her response made me laugh."
"The irony of the situation is that I forgot my keys on the locksmith's doorstep."
"The irony of his success is that he never wanted to be famous."
"The irony of the rain is that it ruined our outdoor wedding."
Word Game Points
Is IRONY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, irony is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
IRONY has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is IRONY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, irony is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordIRONY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is IRONY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, irony is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordIRONY has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
