Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ironize
verb
/ˈaɪəraɪz/
Definition
To use irony in speech or writing.
Examples
- He tended to ironize his own failures in a way that made everyone laugh.
- In her speech, she would often ironize the seriousness of the topic to lighten the mood.
Meaning
Ironize refers to the act of expressing something in a way that contrasts with its literal meaning, often for humorous or emphatic effect.
Synonyms
- sarcastic
- mock
- ridicule
- sardonic
- satirize
