Types of Irony – All About Irony

There is a bit of an ongoing debate on the specific definition of “sarcasm,” and what the differences are between “sarcasm” and “verbal irony.”
Most would agree that all sarcasm is based on verbal irony, but not all verbal irony is considered sarcasm. There are additional qualities that separate sarcasm from verbal irony, and some consider this difference to be that sarcasm tends to have an...

Cosmic irony definition: (also known as “Irony of Fate”) this is the idea that some God or gods (like the Fates), or superior being is intentionally creating ironic situations in the lives and minds of humans.
Cosmic irony is a sub-type of Situational Irony, with the idea being that some “being” is messing with humans, perhaps for its own amusement or to keep us amused, or so the fantasy goes....

Contrary to popular belief, “ironical” is indeed a real word. Ironically, it has the exact same meaning and use as the word “ironic.” And yes, I know that probably isn’t the best use of the word “ironically.” Ironically, I don’t care.
Don’t believe me? Maybe Merriam-Webster will do a better job of convincing you. Here is their entry for “ironical.”...

In a general sense, irony is a rhetorical an literature device that is characterized by incongruity in the real situation and what is expected. The deliberate use of irony, especially in literary works and speeches, is used to emphasize a point. It is...