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antiphrasis

/ænˈtɪf.rə.sɪs/

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noun

/ænˈtɪf.rə.sɪs/C2formalart
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее риторический приём использования слова в значении, противоположном его обычному смыслу, особенно для достижения иронического эффекта.

A noun referring to the rhetorical device of using a word in a sense opposite to its normal meaning, especially for ironic effect.

  1. Rhetorical deviceC2formal

    The use of a word or phrase in a sense opposite to its conventional meaning, often for ironic or humorous effect.

    ruАнтифразис

    • Calling a tall person 'Shorty' is a classic example of antiphrasis.
    • In literature, antiphrasis can be used to create subtle irony.
    • The phrase 'Oh, great!' after a mishap is a form of antiphrasis.

    Synonymsirony

Forms
  • antiphrasis plural form
  • antiphrasis' possessive plural form
  • antiphrasis's possessive singular form