Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ironically
Adverb
/ʌɪˈrɒnɪkli/
Definition
In a way that contrasts with what is expected.
Examples
- She said it was a beautiful day, ironically considering it was raining.
- He was ironically named after a famous athlete, despite being completely uninterested in sports.
- Ironically, the person who criticized his work ended up using it without giving credit.
Meaning
Ironically indicates a situation where the opposite of what you expect occurs, often in a humorous or poignant way.
Synonyms
- sarcastically
- coincidentally
- unexpectedly
