irony
simple noun18 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.9
in a play, when a character's words carry an extra meaning that the character is not aware of
tragic irony7.5
bitter irony7.2
great irony7.0
cruel irony7.0
heavy irony6.8
final irony6.8
sad irony6.5
nice irony6.0
gentle irony5.5
used to describe a situation that is particularly amusing or satisfying because of its ironic nature
Refers to a noticeable but perhaps subtle or understated sense of irony in a situation.
Used to introduce an ironic situation, often modified by an adjective like 'cruel' or 'strange'.