1. people who use irony in speech or writing; those who express meaning through the use of words signifying the opposite
Usage: plural of ironist

Examples

• The literary critics were skilled ironists who could convey criticism through seemingly positive remarks.
• Many comedians are natural ironists, saying one thing while meaning another.
• The ironists in the group enjoyed making subtle jokes that not everyone understood.
• Swift and Voltaire were famous ironists of their respective eras.
• The debate featured several ironists whose sarcastic comments masked serious points.
• These ironists used wit to highlight society's contradictions.