Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
irony
noun
/ˈaɪrəni/
Definition
A figure of speech in which the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.
Examples
- A fire station burns down.
- Taking a taxi to avoid walking in the rain and then getting stuck in a downpour.
- In a dramatic twist, the hero’s downfall is caused by his own actions.
Meaning
Irony is a literary device often used to express the gap between reality and expectation.
Synonyms
- sarcasm
- wit
- paradox
- twist
