Pronunciation

/ɪˈroʊni/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

A term used to describe a situation that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result.

Examples

1. “His choice of attire was an erone, considering the formal nature of the event.”

2. “The irony of the situation was not lost on anyone, making it a classic erone.”

Additional Information

The concept of irony and erone has been a subject of fascination and discussion in literature, philosophy, and everyday conversation.