irony plural
i·ro·ny
The plural form of irony is ironies
I iDefinitions
- noun plural irony the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning: the irony of her reply, “How nice!” when I said I had to work all weekend. 1
- noun plural irony Literature. a technique of indicating, as through character or plot development, an intention or attitude opposite to that which is actually or ostensibly stated. (especially in contemporary writing) a manner of organizing a work so as to give full expression to contradictory or complementary impulses, attitudes, etc., especially as a means of indicating detachment from a subject, theme, or emotion. 1
- noun plural irony Socratic irony. 1
- noun plural irony dramatic irony. 1
- noun plural irony an outcome of events contrary to what was, or might have been, expected. 1
- noun plural irony the incongruity of this. 1
- noun plural irony an objectively sardonic style of speech or writing. 1
- noun plural irony an objectively or humorously sardonic utterance, disposition, quality, etc. 1