1. the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning; the irony of her reply, "How nice!" when I said I had to work all weekend.
2. Literature.
a. a technique of indicating, as through a character or plot development, an intention or attitude opposite to that which is actually or ostensibly stated.
b. (especially in contemporary writing) a manner of organizing a work so as to give full expression to contradictory or complementary impulses, attitudes, etc., especially as a means of indicating detachment from a subject, theme, or emotion.
3. Socratic irony.
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Motorcyclist killed in anti-helmet rally
A man riding bareheaded on one of about 550 motorcycles in an anti-helmet law rally lost control of his cycle, went over the handlebars, hit his head on the pavement and died near Syracuse, N.Y., police said Sunday.
The motorcyclist, 55-year-old Philip A. Contos, likely would have survived the accident if he's been wearing a helmet, state troopers said.
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