noun
- plural of ironicalness; the quality or state of being ironic; the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of their literal meaning, or a situation that is strikingly different from what is expected.
Usage: Plural form; rarely used in everyday speech; more common in academic or formal writing
Examples
- The ironicalnesses of the situation were not lost on the audience.
- Her speech was filled with ironicalnesses that made the listeners pause and reflect.
- The ironicalnesses inherent in the plot twist surprised even devoted fans of the series.
- He pointed out the ironicalnesses between what the company claimed and what it actually did.
- The ironicalnesses of fate often teach us the most valuable lessons.