meaning - What is the name of a word that doesn't mean what it says?



Like the group "Anonymous," they are not REALLY anonymous since they are all over media outlets. Is there a word for that?


Edit: Autoantonym almost sounds right but that seems to imply it has two meanings like left the airport vs going left. This one doesn't mean well known, it is the complete opposite of the actual word.



Answer



Ironic seems to fit your situation



Ironic



  • Using words to express the opposite of their literal meaning.



Irony is similar to sarcasm, but the goal of sarcasm is to mock, while irony is usually used to make subtler points.


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