ADJECTIVE: "constituting...the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning" Crossword Clue

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ADJECTIVE: "constituting...the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning" Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
2. humorously sarcastic or mocking

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

ADJECTIVE (adjective)
1. of or relating to or functioning as an adjective
2. relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law
ADJECTIVE (noun)
1. a word that expresses an attribute of something
2. the word class that qualifies nouns
ESPECIALLY (adverb)
1. to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
2. in a special manner

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