irony in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

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irony <pl ironies> [Am ˈaɪrəni, Brit ˈʌɪrəni] N C or U

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developed palate/sense of irony
exquisito
developed palate/sense of irony
refinado
scathing irony/wit/sarcasm
mordaz
scathing irony/wit/sarcasm
cáustico
intended irony/slight
intencionado
intended irony/slight
deliberado
a vein of irony/lyricism
una veta irónica/de lirismo
there was a tinge of irony/bitterness in what she said
había un dejo or matiz de ironía/amargura en lo que dijo

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irony in the PONS Dictionary

irony Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

irony of fate
ironía del destino
his words were tinged with irony
tus palabras tenían un cierto tinte de ironía
he said it with his customary irony
lo dijo con su ironía habitual
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However, the novel is a black comedy, characterized by a dark sense of humor and irony.
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He called parts of the episode dramatic and irony.
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The style of romantic irony varies from writer to writer...
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It is this dramatic irony that drives the play.
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And as we played it, the irony slipped from my smile.
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The irony is that she probably didn't see her victories.
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The most important characteristic of their lyrics is the strong sarcasm and comic irony which gives the music a peculiar goliardic touch.
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We were always kidding about the use of irony.
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People of all types wrote on the wall, on varying subjects such as love, irony, and experiences of all sorts.
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Lacing their scathing wit with an aching sadness, they define the dark irony of the past decade.
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