What it means
- (noun) A statement that, when taken in context, may actually mean something different from, or the opposite of, what is written literally; the use of words expressing something other than their literal intention, often in a humorous context.
- (noun) Dramatic irony: a theatrical effect in which the meaning of a situation, or some incongruity in the plot, is understood by the audience, but not by the characters in the play.
- (noun) Ignorance feigned for the purpose of confounding or provoking an antagonist; Socratic irony.
- (noun) The state of two usually unrelated entities, parties, actions, etc. being related through a common connection in an uncommon way.
- (noun) Contradiction between circumstances and expectations; condition contrary to what might be expected.
- (adjective) Of or pertaining to the metal iron. “The food had an irony taste to it.”
Letter analysis
- Irony contains 5 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 3.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 8.
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Other 5-letter words
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- abate
- abbey
- abbot
- abeam
- abets
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- abide
- abler
- abode
- abort
- about
- above
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Words starting with IRO
- iron
- ironclad
- ironclads
- ironed
- ironic
- ironical
- ironically
- ironies
- ironing
- ironmonger
- ironmongers
- irons
- ironware
- ironwork
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Words ending with ONY
Common questions
What does Irony mean?
A statement that, when taken in context, may actually mean something different from, or the opposite of, what is written literally; the use of words expressing something other than their literal intention, often in a humorous context.
How many letters are in Irony?
Irony has 5 letters.
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