irony

/ˈaɪə.ɹən.i/

6 senses across 2 parts of speech

noun

A statement that, when taken in context, may actually mean something different from, or the opposite of, what is written literally; the use of words expressing something other than their literal intention, often in a humorous context.
Dramatic irony: a theatrical effect in which the meaning of a situation, or some incongruity in the plot, is understood by the audience, but not by the characters in the play.
Ignorance feigned for the purpose of confounding or provoking an antagonist; Socratic irony.
The state of two usually unrelated entities, parties, actions, etc. being related through a common connection in an uncommon way.
Contradiction between circumstances and expectations; condition contrary to what might be expected.

Of or pertaining to the metal iron.

Example “The food had an irony taste to it.”