Irony | Mean of irony in English Dictionary

/ˈaɪrəni/

• Noun
• the use of words that mean the opposite of what you really think especially in order to be funny
1. a writer known for her clever use of irony
2. “What a beautiful view,” he said, his voice dripping with irony, as he looked out the window at the alley.
3. She described her vacation with heavy irony as “an educational experience.”
• a situation that is strange or funny because things happen in a way that seems to be the opposite of what you expected
1. It was a tragic irony that he made himself sick by worrying so much about his health.
2. The (awful/bitter) irony is that in trying to forget her, he thought of her even more.
3. That's just one of life's little ironies.
4. The irony of the situation was apparent to everyone.
5. He has a strong sense of irony.