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antiphrasis
nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/ɐ̃.ti.ˈfɾa.zɨ/an·tí·fra·se
Definition
1A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is used to mean the opposite of its usual sense, typically for ironic effect.
Usage examples
“Calling a very tall person 'Shorty' is a common example of antiphrasis.”
“The author's use of antiphrasis added a layer of sarcasm to the narrative.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
use of antiphrasisfigure of speech antiphrasis