Crossword Genius

Figure of speech in which the literal meaning is the opposite of that intended (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

irony

(Other definitions for irony that I've seen before include "Dry wit" , "Gentle sarcasm" , "Figure of speech" , "Kind of sarcasm, sounds metallic" , "Scornful wit" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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