Everything you need to master Humour, irony, and sarcasm in English — learn new vocabulary, understand the grammar, and practice until it feels natural. Expand your word power with 20 Humour, irony, and sarcasm in English terms. Each word comes with pronunciation, examples, and interactive practice.
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understatement
Return to a former worse condition
cynical
distrusting or skeptical
wit
intelligent humor or cleverness
satirical
using humor to criticize or mock
lampoon
harsh public criticism or ridicule
deadpan
expressionless delivery of humor
parody
humorous imitation of something
innuendo
hidden suggestion or hint
tongue-in-cheek
humor presented with a joking manner
quip
short witty remark
facetious
meant humorously rather than seriously
mockery
contemptuous imitation or derision
ridicule
harsh criticism or mocking laughter
whimsical
playful and fanciful in nature
banter
playful conversation with teasing
sardonic
bitter or mocking in tone
self-deprecating
mocking oneself with humor
jest
joking or humorous remark
wry
drily humorous or ironic
sneer
look of contempt or disgust