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Word | Irony |
kannada Meaning | ವ್ಯಂಗ್ಯ, ಆಕ್ಷಿಪ್ತ |
witty language used to convey insults or scorn; he used sarcasm to upset his opponent; irony is wasted on the stupid / a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs / Made or consisting of iron / the expression of one’s meaning by saying something which is direct opposite of one’ thoughts. / hidden sarcasm or satire; use of words that seem to mean the opposite of what they actually mean / the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. / the use of words that mean the opposite of what you really think especially in order to be funny / a situation that is strange or funny because things happen in a way that seems to be the opposite of what you expected, | |
Usage | ⇒ Banas prose works are full of irony ⇒ Gradually his listeners began to realize that the excessive praise he was lavishing on his opponent was actually irony; he was, in fact, ridiculing the poor fool. ⇒ a writer known for her clever use of irony ⇒ “Don't go overboard with the gratitude,” he rejoined with heavy irony |
Synonyms | sarcasm, satire, mockery, ridicule, derision, humor, burlesque, humour, repartee, taunt, wit, banter, caricature, caustic remark, contempt, cynicism, figure of speech, innuendo, insult, metaphor, |
Antonyms | earnestness, exaggeration, approve, candor, ceremony, consideration, cordiality, genuineness, heartiness, honesty, deference, distortion, embellishment, embroidery, enlargement, faithfulness, fidelity, frankness, hyperbole, integrity, |
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