ironically

adverb

iron·​i·​cal·​ly ˌī-ˈrä-ni-k(ə-)lē 

also i-ˈrä-

1

: in an ironic manner

2

: it is ironic, curious, or surprising

Examples of ironically in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Guardians, though, have seen a lot more thumbs down from Kwan lately, and that, ironically, is a good thing. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Ware, ironically, is what Riley says the Heat now need, a big man who can deter at the rim and convert 3-pointers on the other end. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026

Bipolar stories are ironically the perfect medicine for the world right now. — Josh Penn Soskin, Variety, 16 July 2026

That art, ironically, requires a deep knowledge of the science of real large flying creatures. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for ironically

• ultrasonically
• harmonically
• laconically
• tectonically