Question

what is irony in english​

Answer 1

Answer:

the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

"‘Don't go overboard with the gratitude,’ he rejoined with heavy irony"

Answer 2

Verbal irony occurs when a speaker's intention is the opposite of what he or she is saying. For example, a character stepping out into a hurricane and saying, “What nice weather we're having!” Situational irony occurs when the actual result of a situation is totally different from what you'd expect the result to be.