ironically
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Definition
- Adverb:
- In an ironic manner: Used to describe when something is said or done with a tone or style that conveys the opposite of the literal meaning, often to express humor, sarcasm, or criticism.
- Contrary to plan or expectation: Used to highlight a situation where the outcome is the opposite of what was intended or what would seem appropriate.
Usage Examples
In an ironic manner:
- "Oh, wonderful," she said ironically when she saw the messy room.
- He smiled ironically, knowing his compliment would not be believed.
Contrary to plan or expectation:
- Ironically, the fire station burned down.
- He worked hard to avoid his father's career, but ironically, he ended up in the same job.
Advanced Usage
- Used to introduce a paradoxical outcome: Often appears at the beginning of a sentence to frame a surprising or contradictory result.
- Ironically, the safety feature caused the accident.
- Used to comment on a situation's inherent contradiction: Can be placed within a sentence to emphasize the irony.
- The help, ironically, came from the person he trusted the least.
Variants and Related Words
- Ironic (adjective): Characterized by or constituting irony.
- It was ironic that the champion of free speech was silenced.
- Irony (noun): A state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects.
- The irony of the situation was not lost on anyone.
Synonyms
- Sarcastically: In a sarcastic manner (specifically for verbal irony with intent to mock).
- Paradoxically: In a seemingly self-contradictory way.
- Unexpectedly: In a way that is not expected.
Related Phrases
- With irony: Expressing or characterized by irony.
- He noted with irony that his vacation was rained out.
- The irony is: A phrase used to point out an ironic situation.
- The irony is that he became what he despised.
Adverb
- in an ironic manner
- she began to mimic him ironically
- contrary to plan or expectation
- ironically, he ended up losing money under his own plan