All irony synonyms
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I i noun irony
- twist — to combine, as two or more strands or threads, by winding together; intertwine.
- paradox — a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
- wit — the keen perception and cleverly apt expression of those connections between ideas that awaken amusement and pleasure. Synonyms: drollery, facetiousness, waggishness, repartee.
- humor — hacker humour
- satire — the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in exposing, denouncing, or deriding vice, folly, etc.
- criticism — the analysis or evaluation of a work of art, literature, etc
- repartee — a quick, witty reply.
- quip — a clever or witty remark or comment.
- mockery — ridicule, contempt, or derision.
- taunt — to reproach in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner; mock.
- banter — Banter is teasing or joking talk that is amusing and friendly.
- ridicule — speech or action intended to cause contemptuous laughter at a person or thing; derision.
- incongruity — the quality or condition of being incongruous.
- burlesque — A burlesque is a performance or a piece of writing that makes fun of something by copying it in an exaggerated way. You can also use burlesque to refer to a situation in real life that is like this.
- jibe — to utter mocking or scoffing words; jeer.
- contrariness — opposite in nature or character; diametrically or mutually opposed: contrary to fact; contrary propositions.
- raillery — good-humored ridicule; banter.
- reproach — to find fault with (a person, group, etc.); blame; censure.
- derision — If you treat someone or something with derision, you express contempt for them.
- contempt — If you have contempt for someone or something, you have no respect for them or think that they are unimportant.
- sarcasm — harsh or bitter derision or irony.
- dryness — free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet: a dry towel; dry air.
- causticness — The state or quality of being caustic.
- insincerity — the quality of being insincere; lack of sincerity; hypocrisy; deceitfulness.
- humour — hacker humour
- fatefulness — The quality of being fateful.
- contrariety — opposition between one thing and another; disagreement
- dramatic irony — irony that is inherent in speeches or a situation of a drama and is understood by the audience but not grasped by the characters in the play.
- absurdity — the quality or state of being absurd; nonsense
- mordancy — the quality of being mordant; sharpness.
- sardonicism — characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering: a sardonic grin.