Irony Definition & Meaning
irony
- noun
- witty language used to convey insults or scorn; "he used sarcasm to upset his opponent"; "irony is wasted on the stupid"; "Satire is a sort of glass, wherein beholders do generally discover everybody's face but their own"-- Jonathan Swift
- incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs; "the irony of Ireland's copying the nation she most hated"
- a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs
"Irony" in song lyrics
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"Over confidence leads to irony"
Aesop Rock — Troubled Waters -
"Yea, my mom brought it down when I was ironing... irony"
Asher Roth f/ D.A. of Chester French — As I Em -
"Whimsical one a day plus irony"
Atoms Family — Oceans of Confusion
Words that rhyme with irony
Usage tips for "irony"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "irony" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for irony to find words that pair well.
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- What does irony mean?
- witty language used to convey insults or scorn; "he used sarcasm to upset his opponent"; "irony is wasted on the stupid"; "Satire is a sort of glass, wherein beholders do generally discover everybody's face but their own"-- Jonathan Swift incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs; "the irony of Ireland's copying the nation she most hated" a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs
- What part of speech is irony?
- Irony is a noun.
- How many definitions does irony have?
- Irony has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).