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bitter irony (s) (noun), bitter ironies (pl)
A condition in which something happens which is undesirable and a strong sarcastic statement is made regarding that incident: Mrs. Black said a bitter irony when her husband gave her a mop and bucket as Christmas presents.
Using words that signify the opposite of what is really meant.
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A comment or statement which is very sarcastic and the opposite of what it normally means. (1)