LookItUpironically
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /aɪˈrɑnɪkli/ · UK /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/
ironically means: Used to point out that something happened in a way opposite to what you would expect.
adverb
Used to point out that something happened in a way opposite to what you would expect.
- Ironically, the swimming teacher couldn't swim.
- The new road, ironically, made journeys slower.
- Ironically enough, her attempt to save money cost her more.
In a way that shows an unexpected contrast or says the opposite of what is really meant.
- She smiled ironically at his excuse.
- He ironically praised the train's speed after a long delay.
- 'Another perfect day,' she said ironically as rain soaked her coat.
Questions about ironically
What does ironically mean?
Used to point out that something happened in a way opposite to what you would expect.
What is ironically in other languages?
Türkçe: işin ironik yanı · Español: irónicamente · Français: ironiquement · Deutsch: ironischerweise · Italiano: ironicamente · 日本語: 皮肉にも
How do you pronounce ironically?
In American English /aɪˈrɑnɪkli/; in British English /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/.
How do you use ironically in a sentence?
Ironically, the swimming teacher couldn't swim. The new road, ironically, made journeys slower.
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