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

Researchers have also documented the emergence of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, a condition linked to chronic marijuana use that can trigger severe nausea and vomiting (ironically, the exact opposite of the drug’s medicinal promise). —Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026

Hydrogen is a clean fuel that emits no carbon dioxide during use, but its current production remains ironically tied to fossil fuels. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026

Connected services can be very useful—ironically, one of the harder things to test with press cars—but only if those services are provided securely. —Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026

But moisture is, ironically, what also helps the blister heal. —Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for ironically

• ultrasonically
• canonically
• laconically
• tectonically