ırony

Lehçe - Turkish

Definition of ırony in Lehçe Turkish dictionary

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Definition of ırony in English English dictionary

{a} made of or like iron, hard

{n} a meaning contrary to words spoken

Synonyms

ferric, ferrous, banter, burlesque, contempt, contrariness, criticism, derision, humor, incongruity, jibe, mockery, mordancy, paradox, quip

Antonyms

consideration, deference

Etymology

[ 'I-r&-nE also 'I(-& ] (noun.) 1502. First attested in 1502. From Latin īrōnīa (perhaps via Middle French ironie), from Ancient Greek εἰρωνεία (eirōneia, “irony, pretext”) from εἴρων (eirōn, “one who feigns ignorance”).