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 power of Roosevelt’s popularity stemmed, ironically, from a raft of contradictions.
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Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
General Assembly’s recent project proves a lighter touch (ironically) is more often the preference today, and the dark woods trend feels linked to the growing appetite for building on a structure’s existing sense of history.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Dec. 2025
Then a strong solar storm — ironically, a key driver of the very processes ESCAPADE will study — shut down the second window.
—Ari Koeppel, The Conversation, 9 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, Saturn in Pisces is here to set boundaries, ironically, while in a sign that dissolves any limitation.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
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Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
General Assembly’s recent project proves a lighter touch (ironically) is more often the preference today, and the dark woods trend feels linked to the growing appetite for building on a structure’s existing sense of history.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Dec. 2025
Then a strong solar storm — ironically, a key driver of the very processes ESCAPADE will study — shut down the second window.
—Ari Koeppel, The Conversation, 9 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, Saturn in Pisces is here to set boundaries, ironically, while in a sign that dissolves any limitation.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 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 25 Dec. 2025.
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