[ˈʌɪrəni], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect
(e.g: ‘Don't go overboard with the gratitude,’ he rejoined with heavy irony)


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Origin:
early 16th century (also denoting Socratic irony): via Latin from Greek eirōneia ‘simulated ignorance’, from eirōn ‘dissembler’

[ˈʌɪəni], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- of or like iron
(e.g: an irony grey colour)


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