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

But now, considering the lack of commitment to democratic traditions in the Bolsonarismo movement, this trend risks being derailed, ironically, by means of a democratic election. — Rafael R. Ioris, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026

The project landed at Skydance Animation, which, ironically, means Ray Gunn is, in part, once again connected to Warners. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

What was once a contemporary exploration of horror has become a sentimental aesthetic, with this particular version of 2011 looking ironically idealistic because younger viewers never had to live inside it. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026

People are also migrating to the city from rural regions, in search of jobs and sometimes, ironically, a better water situation. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for ironically

• ultrasonically
• harmonically
• laconically
• tectonically