ironically

[US]/aɪ'rɑnɪkli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a mocking or sarcastic manner, with an ironic twist

Example Sentences

Ironically, even as the government was fulminating against American policy, American jeans and videocassettes were the hottest items in the stalls of the market,

Ironically, today's scofflaw spirit, whatever its undetermined origins, is being encouraged unwittingly by government at many levels.

But cautious incrementalism, ironically, risks letting the world slip ever further down the deflationary spiral.

In 1969 Susie moved from Ithaca to California where she met her husband-to-be, who, ironically, also came from upstate New York (

Ironically, even as the government was fulminating against American policy, American jeans and videocassettes were the hottest items in the stalls of the market, where the incongruity can be seen as an example of human inconsistency.

She was a nutritionist, but ironically, she had a weakness for junk food.

Ironically, the weather forecast said it would be sunny all week, but it rained every day.

He worked as a lifeguard, but ironically, he couldn't swim.

Ironically, the firefighter's house burned down while he was on duty.

She was a grammar teacher, but ironically, she often made spelling mistakes.

Ironically, the marriage counselor had been divorced three times.

He was a professional chef, but ironically, he rarely cooked at home.

Ironically, the dentist had a sweet tooth and loved eating candy.

She was a personal trainer, but ironically, she never exercised.

Ironically, the environmentalist drove a gas-guzzling SUV.

Real-world Examples

Well, I got news of you, he's saying it ironically.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 1 (Bilingual)

Moby Dick, ironically, was not well received.

Source: Advanced American English by Lai Shih-hsiung

At this, the police pointed out ironically

Source: New Concept English (3)

But we always use this particular phrase ironically, so it means the opposite.

Source: Grandparents' Vocabulary Lesson

Ironically, the one thing she's not good at.

Source: Modern Family Season 6

Ironically, Dallas was playing in the game.

Source: Modern Family - Season 03

Ironically, these guys were picked last in gym.

Source: Friends Season 2

A legend was born ironically after his death.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

Maybe not ironically, that was the chapter on stress.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

Ironically, the hero grew up to regret the incident.

Source: Anecdotes of celebrities

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