ANTIPHRASIS


Meaning of ANTIPHRASIS in English

noun (plural antiphrases) see: phrase Date: 1533 the usually ironic or humorous use of words in senses opposite to the generally accepted meanings (as in “this giant of 3 feet 4 inches”)

Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster.      Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер.