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아이러니

Part of speech
noun
Vocabulary level
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Derivative
아이러니하다

irony

In speech or writing, an act of speaking to the contrary to what is originally meant in a remark or text to increase the effect of the expression.

irony

A state in which a certain event unfolds in a way very different from what had been expected.

irony

A method of expression that makes the literal meaning the opposite of the intended meaning; or such a remark or text.