The definition of irony

Sailor Steve · 08-22-11, 09:58 PM

Actually Platapus has a point. The thread is titled "The definition of irony", and according to the dictionary the proper definition is unrelated to this story.

August · 08-22-11, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Actually Platapus has a point. The thread is titled "The definition of irony", and according to the dictionary the proper definition is unrelated to this story.

I'm just here for the chance to use the word "bodaciously".

Osmium Steele · 08-23-11, 08:04 AM

http://www.bing.com/search?q=definit...19&adlt=strict

Irony

i·ro·ny [ ***63307;r***601;nee ]

humor based on opposites: humor based on using words to suggest the opposite of their literal meaning
something humorous based on contradiction: something said or written that uses humor based on words suggesting the opposite of their literal meaning
incongruity: incongruity between what actually happens and what might be expected to happen, especially when this disparity seems absurd or laughable

Synonyms: satire, sarcasm, dryness, mockery, causticness, wit, sardonicism, insincerity, humour, double meaning

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Encarta World English Dictionary

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Osmium Steele Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Upper midwest USA Posts: 1,101 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	http://www.bing.com/search?q=definit...19&adlt=strict Irony i·ro·ny [ *63307;r601;nee ] humor based on opposites:* humor based on using words to suggest the opposite of their literal meaning something humorous based on contradiction: something said or written that uses humor based on words suggesting the opposite of their literal meaning incongruity: incongruity between what actually happens and what might be expected to happen, especially when this disparity seems absurd or laughable Synonyms: satire, sarcasm, dryness, mockery, causticness, wit, sardonicism, insincerity, humour, double meaning See full definition · Encarta World English Dictionary __________________ In the month of July of the year 1348, between the feasts of St. Benedict and of St. Swithin, a strange thing came upon England... My U297 build thread

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