irony in Tamil

irony in Tamil is வஞ்சப்புகழ்ச்சி, இரும்பு — irony means a situation or statement in which the actual outcome or meaning is the opposite of what was expected.

irony in Tamil

வஞ்சப்புகழ்ச்சி

noun

Pronounced: vañcappukaḻcci

statement that may mean the opposite of what is written literally

இரும்பு

Pronounced: irumpu

of or pertaining to iron

What does "irony" mean?

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."
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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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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.

Common Tamil translations

of to and in i that you be this not have at

Frequently asked questions

irony என்ற சொல்லின் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?

"irony" in Tamil is வஞ்சப்புகழ்ச்சி, இரும்பு. irony means: A situation or statement in which the actual outcome or meaning is the opposite of what was expected.

How do you pronounce வஞ்சப்புகழ்ச்சி?

"irony" in Tamil is வஞ்சப்புகழ்ச்சி, pronounced "vañcappukaḻcci".

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 Tamil, "irony" is வஞ்சப்புகழ்ச்சி, இரும்பு.

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

Yes — Tamil has 2 translations listed for "irony": வஞ்சப்புகழ்ச்சி, இரும்பு.

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