irony
Translation
irony, sarcasm
Examples
The irony is that his new car was stolen.
The irony is that his new car was stolen.
She said it with a hint of irony.
She said it with a hint of irony.
Grammar Patterns
the irony of ((sth.)) the irony of the situation The irony of the situation was not lost on her.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sarcasm, satire; Antonyms: sincerity, earnestness
Etymology
From Greek 'eirōneia', meaning 'feigned ignorance, dissimulation'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a fire station burning down. That's a classic example of situational irony.