Vocabulary Entry

irony

|noun • verb • adjective

noun

A situation or expression in which something is contrary to what is expected.

Example Sentences

"It was a great irony that the fire station burned down."

"The irony of her response made everyone laugh."

"He didn’t see the irony in complaining about the weather while it was raining."

verb

Example Sentences

"She ironized her way through the awkward conversation."

"He often ironizes the mundanity of daily life."

"The author ironizes the characters to highlight their flaws."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The ironic twist in the plot surprised the readers."

"Her tone was strangely ironic when she explained the situation."

"He gave an ironic smile after making the unexpected comment."