Sentence examples for ironic language from inspiring English sources
But that insight requires a sophisticated understanding of ironic language that develops long after fluent speech.
"Parents tend to view ironic language negatively, but it's not always negative or nasty," she said.
Galbraith has always seen fit to go beyond his special field of economics and comment on a wide range of public issues, usually in entertaining or ironic language.
So a group of Canadian researchers set out to record parents and children at home as they used four types of ironic language: sarcasm, hyperbole, understatement and rhetorical questions.
Although it is unclear why, compared with fathers and children, mothers used ironic language more in negative interactions than in positive ones, and rhetorical questions more frequently than any other form.
The most fascinating difference between England and America for me as a British visitor lies with the language (ironic, given we're meant to be speaking the same one).
"Wow, I can't wait to read your screenplay exclamation point" would mean something quite different from "Wow, I can't wait to read your screenplay!"—namely, semi-ironic detachment.Long-term language change is inevitable.
His tone conveys ironic enjoyment, and his language and use of metre are smooth and simple but creative.
Among ourselves, I think we probably see this type of language as ironic, knowing; somewhat akin to the schtick that has become Ricky Gervais's bread and butter.
Ironic uses of sexist language to make a point in comedies were weeded out, along with compliments about a person's appearance in situations where an on-screen relationship already exists, eg two Breakfast presenters on the sofa.
