irony
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/ˈaɪrəni/
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/ˈaɪrəni/
A situation that is the opposite of what you expected, often in a funny or strange way.
The irony is that the fire station burned down while the firefighters were away.
아이러니하게도, 소방서가 소방관들이 자리를 비운 사이에 불에 탔다.
Saying the opposite of what you mean, usually to be funny or make a point.
She said 'What a beautiful day' with heavy rain outside, using irony to joke about the weather.
밖에 폭우가 쏟아지는데, 그녀는 '정말 멋진 날이네'라고 말하며 날씨를 농담삼아 비꼬았다.