irony
US /ˈaɪ.rə.ni/
UK /ˈaɪ.rə.ni/
1.
ironi
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect
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The irony of the situation was that the fire station burned down.
Ironi dari situasi itu adalah stasiun pemadam kebakaran terbakar habis.
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He used irony to make his point more impactful.
Dia menggunakan ironi untuk membuat argumennya lebih berdampak.
2.
ironi, nasib yang ironis
a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result
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It was a strange irony that the rich man died penniless.
Sungguh ironi yang aneh bahwa orang kaya itu meninggal tanpa uang sepeser pun.
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The irony of the situation was not lost on him.
Ironi dari situasi itu tidak luput dari perhatiannya.