Topic: LITERATURE
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| Date: | 1500-1600 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Origin: | ironia, from Greek eironeia, from eiron 'person who lies' |
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i‧ron‧y
plural ironies
plural ironies1 [uncountable and countable] a situation that is unusual or amusing because something strange happens, or the opposite of what is expected happens or is true : Life is full of little ironies.
Life is full of little ironies.2AL [uncountable] when you use words that are the opposite of what you really mean, often in order to be amusing
trace/hint/touch of irony Wagner calls his program 'the worst talk show in America,' without a hint of irony.
Wagner calls his program 'the worst talk show in America,' without a hint of irony. heavy irony British English (=a lot of irony) 'Of course Michael won't be late; you know how punctual he always is,' she said with heavy irony.
➔ sarcasm'Of course Michael won't be late; you know how punctual he always is,' she said with heavy irony.
