Definitions

irony

[ahy-er-nee] / ˈaɪ ər ni /

NOUN

sarcasm

Synonyms

STRONGEST

humor paradox satire twist wit

STRONG

banter burlesque contempt contrariness criticism derision incongruity jibe mockery quip raillery repartee reproach ridicule taunt

WEAK

mordancy sardonicism

Antonyms

STRONGEST

seriousness

STRONG

approval compliment flattery praise respect

WEAK

consideration deference

Example Sentences

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But when his tenure was cut short on Tuesday, there was irony in how it ended.

From The Wall Street Journal

Consider the irony at play at the France meeting.

From BBC

This perhaps makes it easier to appreciate an irony.

From The Wall Street Journal

It has disclosed having weak internal accounting controls, which is no small irony.

From The Wall Street Journal

The involvement of a “South Park” writer adds an extra layer of irony.

From Salon