Originally posted by TJ Spikes
irony
[ahy-ruh-nee]
noun, plural ironies.
1. the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning:
the irony of her reply, “How nice!” when I said I had to work all weekend.
2. Literature.
a. a technique of indicating, as through character or plot development, an intention or attitude opposite to that which is actually or ostensibly stated.
b. (especially in contemporary writing) a manner of organizing a work so as to give full expression to contradictory or complementary impulses, attitudes, etc., especially as a means of indicating detachment from a subject, theme, or emotion.
Exactly. I used it right. Totally opposite of, at least, what I expected or thought would happen. Anyone else would agree that I used it right. It's a different kind of irony, though.