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Abstract
This article explores the expression of irony in the linguistic worldviews of Uzbek and Russian, examining how cultural and conceptual differences shape its use in both languages. Despite the growing interest in irony across linguistic studies, there is limited research specifically comparing its manifestation in Uzbek and Russian artistic discourse. The aim of this study is to analyze the enantiosemy, semantic, pragmatic, and cognitive aspects of irony, focusing on its verbal and situational forms. Using a comparative approach, the research highlights how irony functions as a speech tool in both languages, revealing distinct linguistic and cultural characteristics. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of irony’s role in shaping meaning and communication, offering insights for cross-cultural studies of language and cognition.