ΕἸΡΩΝΙΑΣ, εἰρωνιας
EIRŌNIAS, eirōnias
Sounds Like: ee-roh-NEE-as
Translations: of irony, of dissimulation, irony, dissimulation
From the root: ΕἸΡΩΝΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to irony, dissimulation, or feigned ignorance. It describes a manner of speaking or acting that conveys a meaning opposite to its literal sense, often for the purpose of mockery or deception. It can also refer to a pretense of ignorance, especially when used to draw out an opponent in an argument.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Strong’s number: G1571 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- 2 Maccabees — 13:3
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