irony

Definition

When the universe delivers the exact opposite of what you expected—and you discover you were the unwitting punchline. From Socratic irony (feigned ignorance) to dramatic irony (audience knows what character doesn't), it's reality's favorite rhetorical device.

Example Usage

The irony of the cybersecurity expert's password being 'Password123' was not lost on anyone.

Source: Common literary and rhetorical terminology

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