language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense

the use of a word in a sense opposite to its normal sense (especially in irony)

characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is

characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is

(theater) irony that occurs when the meaning of the situation is understood by the audience but not by the characters in the play

the use of a word in a sense opposite to its normal sense (especially in irony)

(used ironically) unexpectedly bad

(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way

(used as an interjection) an expression of surprise or skepticism or irony etc.