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irony in Greek

irony in Greek is σιδερένιος, σιδηρούς, ειρωνεία — irony means a situation or statement in which the actual outcome or meaning is the opposite of what was expected.

irony in Greek

σιδερένιος
adj
Pronounced: siderenios
Of or pertaining to the metal iron.
σιδηρούς
adj
Pronounced: sidirous
Of or pertaining to the metal iron.
ειρωνεία
noun
Pronounced: eironeia
ειρωνία
noun
Pronounced: eironia

What does "irony" mean?

  1. noun A situation or statement in which the actual outcome or meaning is the opposite of what was expected.
    "The irony of the fire drill was that a real fire broke out an hour later."
  2. noun A way of speaking in which the literal words mean the opposite of what's intended, often for humorous or sarcastic effect.
    ""Lovely weather," she said with heavy irony as the rain poured down."
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irony in a sentence

  • The irony of the fire drill was that a real fire broke out an hour later.
  • There's a certain irony in a locksmith locking himself out of his own house.
  • "Lovely weather," she said with heavy irony as the rain poured down.

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What is "irony" in Greek?

"irony" in Greek is σιδερένιος, σιδηρούς, ειρωνεία. irony means: A situation or statement in which the actual outcome or meaning is the opposite of what was expected.

How do you pronounce σιδερένιος?

"irony" in Greek is σιδερένιος, pronounced "siderenios".

How do you use "irony" in a sentence?

Example: "The irony of the fire drill was that a real fire broke out an hour later." In Greek, "irony" is σιδερένιος, σιδηρούς, ειρωνεία.

Are there other ways to say "irony" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 4 translations listed for "irony": σιδερένιος, σιδηρούς, ειρωνεία, ειρωνία.

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