irony
US /ˈaɪ.rə.ni/
UK /ˈaɪ.rə.ni/
1.
ironia
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.
L'ironia della situazione era che la stazione dei pompieri bruciò.
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He used irony to make his point more impactful.
Ha usato l'ironia per rendere il suo punto più incisivo.
2.
ironia, paradosso
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.
Fu una strana ironia che l'uomo ricco morì senza un soldo.
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The irony of the situation was not lost on him.
L'ironia della situazione non gli sfuggì.