LookItUpirony
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈaɪrəni/
irony means: A situation in which what happens strangely contrasts with what you would expect.
noun
A situation in which what happens strangely contrasts with what you would expect.
- The irony is that the swimming teacher cannot swim.
- In a cruel irony, the fire station burned down.
- She appreciated the irony of losing her map at a navigation course.
Saying something while meaning the opposite, often to be funny or show annoyance.
- She spoke with gentle irony.
- He used irony to criticize the ridiculous rule.
- Did you notice the irony in her remark about our wonderful weather?
adjective
Like iron, containing iron, or having the taste or smell of iron.
- The water had an irony taste.
- An irony smell rose from the old pipe.
- She disliked the strong irony flavor of the spring water.
Questions about irony
What does irony mean?
A situation in which what happens strangely contrasts with what you would expect.
What is irony in other languages?
Türkçe: ironi · Español: ironía · Français: ironie · Deutsch: Ironie · Italiano: ironia · 日本語: 皮肉
How do you pronounce irony?
It is pronounced /ˈaɪrəni/.
How do you use irony in a sentence?
The irony is that the swimming teacher cannot swim. In a cruel irony, the fire station burned down.
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