ironist en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈaɪɹənɪst/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek εἰρωνείᾱ (eirōneíā)der. Latin īrōnīader. Old French Middle French ironieder. English irony Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Hellenic *-tās Ancient Greek -τής (-tḗs) Ancient Greek -ῐστής (-ĭstḗs)bor. Latin -istader. Old French -istebor. Middle English -ist English -ist English ironist From irony + -ist.
Meanings
-
Someone who uses irony in humor.
The great ironists do not merely use irony: they live ironically.
- A supporter of ironism.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ironists | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (3)
it ironista (someone who uses irony) · de Ironikerin (someone who uses irony) · de Ironiker (someone who uses irony)