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
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The reefs have taken their share of ships since then, ironically making the waters around the island a diver’s paradise.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
The success of the plan, perhaps ironically, relies heavily on oil revenues.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
The agency has yet to fully implement the First Step Act—ironically, a Trump-era initiative.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
McCartney would always cherish the memory of one moment, ironically after a heated argument with Lennon.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
The success of the plan, perhaps ironically, relies heavily on oil revenues.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
The agency has yet to fully implement the First Step Act—ironically, a Trump-era initiative.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
McCartney would always cherish the memory of one moment, ironically after a heated argument with Lennon.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ironically
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“Ironically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ironically. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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