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satire vs irony

irony vs satire

satire and irony both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
satire Yes No No No
irony Yes No No No
As nouns, satire and irony are synonyms defined as:
  • satire and irony: witty language used to convey insults or scorn
Other synonyms of satire include caustic remark, sarcasm.
satire (noun) irony (noun)
witty language used to convey insults or scorn incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs
a genre of literature and performing arts, in which shortcomings are held up to ridicule, ideally with the intent of shaming others a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
Difference between satire and irony

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