irony in Danish
irony in Danish is ironi — irony means a situation or statement in which the actual outcome or meaning is the opposite of what was expected.
irony in Danish
ironi
What does "irony" mean?
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noun A situation or statement in which the actual outcome or meaning is the opposite of what was expected.
"It was a cruel irony that the fitness instructor was the one who broke his leg."
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noun A way of speaking in which the literal words mean the opposite of what's intended, often for humorous or sarcastic effect.
"When he said "Great job" after I dropped the tray, the irony was obvious."
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irony in a sentence
- It was a cruel irony that the fitness instructor was the one who broke his leg.
- The irony of the fire drill was that a real fire broke out an hour later.
- When he said "Great job" after I dropped the tray, the irony was obvious.
- Her writing is full of gentle irony, and readers often smile at what she leaves unsaid.
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What is "irony" in Danish?
"irony" in Danish is ironi. irony means: A situation or statement in which the actual outcome or meaning is the opposite of what was expected.
How do you use "irony" in a sentence?
Example: "It was a cruel irony that the fitness instructor was the one who broke his leg." In Danish, "irony" is ironi.
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