antiphrasis

English - Turkish

Definition of antiphrasis in English Turkish dictionary

bir sözcüğün zıt anlamda kullanılması

kelimenin zıt anlamda kullanılması

bir kelimenin aksi anlamda kullanılmas

{i} zıt anlam kullanma

English - English

Definition of antiphrasis in English English dictionary

the use of a word or phrase in a sense not in accord with its literal meaning, especially for ironic or humorous effect

the use of a word in a sense opposite to its normal sense (especially in irony)

the use of a word or phrase contrary to its normal meaning for ironic or humorous effect A mere babe of 60 years

The ironic or humorous use of words in a sense not in accord with their literal meaning, as in "a giant of three feet four inches " (Compare Burlesque, Hudibrastic Verse, Parody, Satire)

The use of words in a sense opposite to their proper meaning; as when a court of justice is called a court of vengeance

{i} ironic use of a phrase or word to mean opposite of its literal sense

Hyphenation

an·tiph·ra·sis