ironic
intermediateB2/aɪˈrɒnɪk/ · i-ron-ic
using words to convey a meaning that is opposite of its literal meaning, often for humorous or rhetorical effect.
Meanings
using words to convey a meaning that is opposite of its literal meaning, often for humorous or rhetorical effect.
ایسے الفاظ کا استعمال کرنا جو ان کے حقیقی معنی سے مخالف معنی کو ظاہر کرے، اکثر مزاح یا نکتہ چینی کے اثر کے لئے۔
آئرونک
aironik
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- ironic twist
- ironic comment
- ironic situation
Example Sentences
It is ironic that his best friend was the one who betrayed him.
یہ طنزیہ ہے کہ اس کا بہترین دوست ہی تھا جس نے اس کا دھوکہ دیا۔
Yeh tanziah hai ke is ka behtareen dost hi tha jis ne is ka dhoka diya.
She has an ironic sense of humor that makes her jokes more relatable.
اس کا طنزیہ حس مزاح اس کے لطیفوں کو مزید قابل سمجھ بناتی ہے۔
Is ka tanziah hass e mazah is ke lateefon ko mazeed qabil samajh banati hai.
In an ironic twist, the villain turned out to be the hero's long-lost father.
ایک طنزیہ موڑ میں، ولن دراصل ہیرو کا طویل عرصے تک کھویا ہوا والد نکلا۔
Aik tanziah mod mein, villain darasal hero ka taweel arse tak khoya hua walid nikla.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of irony as 'I run a con' - you say one thing but mean another.
Imagine a person with a smirk reading a sign that says 'Best Day Ever' while it’s raining.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کوئی تو ہے جو میرے دل کی کہانی سنے، طنز کی باتوں کا کہاں کوئی اثر ہوگا؟
Koi to hai jo mere dil ki kahani sune, tanz ki baaton ka kahan koi asar hoga?
Is there anyone who will listen to my heart's story? Where will there be any impact of sarcastic words?
— Unknown, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کچھی بات سے کچھا رشتہ
Kachhi baat se kachha rishta
A weak relationship arises from weak statements.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "irōnicos" — feigned ignorance
First known use: 16th century
The term 'ironic' has evolved from its Greek roots, where it originally referred to a form of expression that is often deliberately incongruous.