Definitions

1. noun

A situation where there is a discrepancy or incongruity between what is expected and what actually happens; a discrepancy or incongruity between what is expected and what actually happens.

“The irony was that the fire station caught on fire.”

2. noun

A figure of speech in which the words used convey a meaning that is opposite of, or contrary to, their literal meaning.

“The poet used irony to convey the theme of the story.”

3. noun

A concept or idea that is opposite of, or contrary to, something else.

“The irony of the situation was that the person who was against peace was awarded the peace prize.”

4. adjective

Having a quality of incongruity or discrepancy between what is expected and what actually happens.

“The irony of the situation was that the person who was against technology was using a smartphone.”