antiphrases

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A form of antiphrasis — Use of a word or phrase in a sense opposite of its literal meaning, especially for ironic or humorous effect.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of antiphrasis
  2. pluralplural of antiphrase
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APA

antiphrases. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/antiphrases

MLA

“antiphrases.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/antiphrases. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “antiphrases,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/antiphrases.

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