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Irony

/ˈaɪrəni/
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(noun) The quality of 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.

Tone of voice can indicate anger and irony.
There was a touch of irony in his speech.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the situation was not lost on the audience, who burst into loud laughter at his mistake.

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