Definition of irony

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  • irony is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • irony is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
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Definition of irony

  • witty language used to convey insults or scorn (noun)

    Examples

    1. irony is wasted on the stupid

    Synonyms

    1. caustic remark
    2. sarcasm
    3. satire
  • a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs (noun)
  • incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs (noun)

    Examples

    1. the irony of Ireland's copying the nation she most hated

See definition of irony in Merriam Webster