An ironic statement.
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.
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.
Of or pertaining to the metal iron.
The food had an irony taste to it.
An object of derision; a laughing stock.
A low price, especially one under the expected value; chiefly in for a song.
A melodious sound made by a bird, insect, whale or other animal.
A musical composition with lyrics for voice or voices, performed by singing.
Poetical composition; poetry; verse.
The distinctive sound that a male bird utters to attract a mate or to protect his territory; contrasts with call; also, similar vocalisations made by female birds.
Any musical composition.
The act or art of singing.