irony
US /ˈaɪrəni, ˈaɪə-/
・UK /'aɪrənɪ/
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Quality of being funny because it is the opposite
The irony was that it is raining heavily when it is supposed to be a very sunny day
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A situation that is strange or funny because things happen in a way that seems opposite to what you expected.
It's a strange irony that the fire station burned down.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)An event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result.
There are many ironies in life.
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How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28
- These are cases where the speaker tried to flout one of Grice's maxims that we talked about, by, say, using sarcasm or irony.
These are cases where the speaker tried to flout one of Grice's maxims that we talked about, by, say, using sarcasm or irony.
- These are cases where the speaker tried to flout one of Grice's maxims that we talked about, by, say, using sarcasm or irony.
These are cases where the speaker tried to flout one of Grice's maxims that we talked about, by, say, using sarcasm or irony.
12 Signs You’re Way More Intelligent Than You Realize
- Why? Because intellectual people make connections and recognize layers of irony
Why? Because intellectual people make connections and recognize layers of irony
- Well, because intellectual people make connections and recognize layers of irony that others just don't notice.
Well, because intellectual people make connections and recognize layers of irony that others just don't notice.
Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
- ... the irony is that we've seen this model work really well in Massachusetts, because
... the irony is that we've seen this model work really well in Massachusetts, because
- No, I think I had five seconds before you interrupted me, was that the irony is that we've seen this model work really well in Massachusetts because Governor Romney did a good thing working with Democrats in the state to set up what is essentially the identical model.
No, I think I had five seconds before you interrupted me, was that the irony is that we've seen this model work really well in Massachusetts because Governor Romney did a good thing working with Democrats in the state to set up what is essentially the identical model.
How to Get Good at Small Talk, and Even Enjoy It
- I know the irony that I'm talking about concision, and I was not concise in that answer.
I know the irony that I'm talking about concision, and I was not concise in that answer.
Why you can't pay attention: takeaways from the book Stolen Focus
- The irony that I'm summarizing a book that is encouraging you to read a book is not lost on me, I get it, I am part of the problem.
The irony that I'm summarizing a book that is encouraging you to read a book is not lost on me, I get it, I am part of the problem.
- The irony that I'm summarizing a book that is encouraging you to read a book is not lost on me.
The irony that I'm summarizing a book that is encouraging you to read a book is not lost on me.
Meta to start closing Australian teen accounts ahead of social media ban | BBC News
- I must admit, just listening to Katie then, I do feel there's a little bit of irony in some of Meta's comments about how they share the government's desire to make sure children have safe experiences online.
I must admit, just listening to Katie then, I do feel there's a little bit of irony in some of Meta's comments about how they share the government's desire to make sure children have safe experiences online.
- I must admit, just listening to Katie then, I do feel there's a little bit of irony in some of Meta's comments about how they share the government's desire to make sure children have safe experiences online.
I must admit, just listening to Katie then, I do feel there's a little bit of irony in some of Meta's comments about how they share the government's desire to make sure children have safe experiences online.
David Foster Wallace - The Problem with Irony
- by cynicism and irony.
by cynicism and irony.
- The problem, though, is now is that a lot of the shticks of postmodernism—irony, cynicism, irreverence—are now part of whatever it is that's enervating in the culture itself, right?
The problem, though, is now is that a lot of the shticks of postmodernism—irony, cynicism, irreverence—are now part of whatever it is that's enervating in the culture itself, right?
Death By China 2012 (with subtitles)
- And here's the ultimate irony.
And here's the ultimate irony.
- AND HERE'S THE ULTIMATE IRONY--
AND HERE'S THE ULTIMATE IRONY--
Word Crimes busted by Grammar Avengers - Studio C
- >>CAPTAIN LITERALLY. >>CAPTAIN IRONY!
>>CAPTAIN LITERALLY. >>CAPTAIN IRONY!
- Captain Irony.
Captain Irony.