irony

The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning.

An expression or utterance marked by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning.

Incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs.

An occurrence, result, or circumstance notable for such incongruity.

Dramatic irony.

Socratic irony.

Consisting of or resembling iron; also, resembling any of the distinctive qualities of iron.

Simulated ignorance in discussion: a method of exposing an antagonist’s ignorance by pretending to desire information or instruction from him.