i·ro·ny noun the expression of ones meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. “Dont go overboard with the gratitude,” he rejoined with heavy irony synonyms: sarcasm, causticity, cynicism, mockery, satire, sardonicism a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result. plural noun: ironies the irony is that I thought he could help me synonyms: paradox, incongruity, incongruousness a literary technique, originally used in Greek tragedy, by which the full significance of a characters words or actions are clear to the audience or reader although unknown to the character. adjective: dramatic ** Actions speak louder than words! **
Posted on: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 01:00:44 +0000
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