irony

noun

How many syllables in irony?

There are 3 syllables in the word irony.

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Definition of irony:

irony (noun):: witty language used to convey insults or scorn.; the mildly sarcastic use of words to imply the opposite of what they normally mean; the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning

Synonyms for irony:

absurdity

amusement

bitterness

caustic remark

causticity

contradiction

cynicism

derision

dichotomy

enjoyment

fun

funniness

humor

humorousness

humour

illogicality

incongruity

ludicrousness

mockery

mordancy

paradox

peculiarity

ridicule

ridiculousness

sarcasm

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Antonyms for irony:

authenticity

bluntness

candidness

candor

candour

directness

earnestness

forthrightness

frankness

genuineness

honesty

naturalness

openness

plainness

plainspokenness

seriousness

sincerity

straightforwardness

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