Associations to the word «Antiphrasis»
Noun
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Wiktionary
ANTIPHRASIS, noun. (rhetoric) Use of a word or phrase in a sense not in accord with its literal meaning, especially for ironic or humorous effect
Dictionary definition
ANTIPHRASIS, noun. The use of a word in a sense opposite to its normal sense (especially in irony).
Wise words
Words are cheap. The biggest thing you can say is
'elephant'.