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ironically
[ahy-ron-ik-lee]
adverb
in a way that uses words to mean the opposite of what they normally mean, or makes an obvious exaggeration or understatement, as a joke or in order to make a point.
French author Voltaire ironically commented on war, “It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets.”
in a way that is the opposite of what would be expected, often as a remarkable coincidence.
Ironically, one of the main messages of this text on warfare is how to avoid battle through meticulous preparation and planning.
Other 51Թ Forms
- nonironically adverb
- semi-ironically adverb
- unironically adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of ironically1
Example Sentences
Biles added in a separate post, “bully someone your own size, which would ironically be a male.”
Moments later, the sparse Hampden crowd cheered ironically when Slicker successfully caught the ball.
Somewhat ironically, people who accepted the voices to some degree had greater control over them, compared to people who resisted the voices.
The right doesn't do that—maybe because, ironically, they have less respect for authority figures.
In a 2020 essay about his conversion, ironically called "How I joined the resistance," Vance embraced Catholicism as "protective of children and families and with the things necessary to ensure they thrive."
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