irony

The commonly understood definition of irony, where what is said is literally the opposite of what is meant, comes to us from Greek philosophers.

The irony of the “Cop Killer” — the song by his heavy metal band Body Count that resulted in a parting of ways with Warner Bros.

And, in a twist of irony, manatees' Florida residency was fueled by the same factor that now threatens their existence -- climate change.

The irony and the tragedy are that during the interval between Harris’ debut as the nominee-apparent in late July and the debate in mid-September, the Democrats finally got their act together.

The irony is not lost on Dee Goddard, who grew up "down south", when she says that she originally moved to the area because "we thought it would be a cheaper option".