irony
nounA contrast between appearance and reality or expectation and outcome; in speech, meaning different from the literal words.
Contrast of meaning or expectation
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nounCutting or mocking language, often expressing the opposite of the intended meaning.
sarcastic
adjectiveUsing cutting or mocking remarks, often through verbal irony.
satire
nounHumor, irony, or exaggeration used to expose and criticize faults or wrongdoing.
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