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

And ironically enough, that Little League home run would’ve been a big league homer in 29 other ballparks. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

In London, recent heatwaves ironically overshadowed much of London Climate Action Week. — Jamil Wyne, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Seen in relaxed shapes and often layered or paired with unexpected colors, the pattern feels ironically cool, rather than preppy. — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 July 2026

The diaspora created by war has, ironically, become one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s greatest national strengths. — Arminka Helic, Time, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for ironically

• ultrasonically
• harmonically
• laconically
• tectonically