Example Sentences
"If a lifeguard drowns, that's tragic irony."
"Irony is often used for humorous or dramatic effect."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of irony?
Study Tips
To remember irony, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about english language arts.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.