irony
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/ˈaɪrəni/
🇬🇧
/ˈaɪrəni/
noun
C1
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.
C1
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.
translation
A situation that is the opposite of what you expected, often in a funny or strange way.; Saying the opposite of what you mean, usually to be funny or make a point.
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ironies