লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
antiphrasis
This term describes a specific form of irony where the speaker intentionally employs a word that contradicts the actual state of affairs. It is most frequently encountered in the form of ironic nicknames or sarcastic praise, where the gap between the literal word and the reality creates a comedic or critical tension.
As a technical term from rhetoric, it is used primarily in academic, linguistic, or literary analysis. In everyday conversation, people practice antiphrasis constantly without using the term itself, such as calling a slow person Speedy or a messy room a palace.
Meanings
Examples
Calling a giant man Tiny is a classic example of antiphrasis.
The professor explained how antiphrasis creates a sharp ironic contrast in the poem.
Oh great, another flat tire. This is just wonderful.
The author uses antiphrasis to mock the character's perceived intelligence.
He referred to the chaotic room as a masterpiece of organization through antiphrasis.
He referred to the chaotic room as a masterpiece of organization through antiphrasis.
Is that antiphrasis or are you actually happy about this disaster?
The detective noted the suspect's use of antiphrasis during the interrogation.
I love how my boss gives me more work on Friday afternoons.