Irony
/ˈaɪə.ɹən.i/
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:8 pts5 letters
Definition of Irony
noun
- A statement that, when taken in context, may actually mean something different from, or the opposite of, what is written literally; the use of words expressing something other than their literal intention, often in a humorous context.
- Dramatic irony: a theatrical effect in which the meaning of a situation, or some incongruity in the plot, is understood by the audience, but not by the characters in the play.
- Ignorance feigned for the purpose of confounding or provoking an antagonist; Socratic irony.
- The state of two usually unrelated entities, parties, actions, etc. being related through a common connection in an uncommon way.
- Contradiction between circumstances and expectations; condition contrary to what might be expected.
Anagrams of Irony
Letter Values
i1
r1
o1
n1
y4
Total: 8 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Irony
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Irony"
Irony is a 5-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Irony" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "irony" is a low-scoring word.