a certain irony

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Refers to a noticeable but perhaps subtle or understated sense of irony in a situation.

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Examples (10)

  • There is a certain irony in the situation.
  • She couldn't help but notice a certain irony in his refusal.
  • He found a certain irony in the fact that the fire station burned down.
  • It's a certain irony that the loudest advocate for peace started a fight.
  • We detected a certain irony in the politician's promise to reduce spending.
  • There was a certain irony to his advice, considering his own past actions.
  • The author often employed a certain irony to highlight societal absurdities.
  • Don't you feel a certain irony in complaining about taxes while enjoying public services?
  • To his surprise, there was a certain irony in being celebrated for a mistake.
  • The play concluded with a certain irony, leaving the audience to ponder its meaning.