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Of language implying an opposite meaning (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ironic

(Other definitions for ironic that I've seen before include "likely to provoke a wry smile" , "Sarcastically humorous" , "Wryly satirical" , "Wryly humorous" , "Describes a statement that says the opposite of what is clearly the case" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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