The quality of a statement that, when taken in context, may actually mean something different from, or the opposite of, what is written literally; the use of words expressing something other than their literal intention, often in a humorous context.
Contradiction between circumstances and expectations; condition contrary to what might be expected.
Dramatic irony: a theatrical effect in which the meaning of a situation, or some incongruity in the plot, is understood by the audience, but not by the characters in the play.
Socratic irony: ignorance feigned for the purpose of confounding or provoking an antagonist.
An ironic statement.
Of or pertaining to the metal iron.
The food had an irony taste to it.
The quality of being ridiculous; ridiculousness.
An object of sport or laughter; a laughing stock.
derision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour
A small woman's handbag; a reticule.
to criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of