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Ειρωνεία
The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. It often highlights the gap between expectation and reality.
Examples in context
Η τραγική ειρωνεία κυριαρχεί στον Οιδίποδα
Tragic irony dominates Oedipus
Μιλάει πάντα με μια δόση ειρωνείας
He always speaks with a touch of irony
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