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

Mastantuono was not part of the squad for their 2-2 friendly draw against, ironically, Fiorentina in Austria on Saturday. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026

During the Roman period, it had been repurposed and placed under paving material—which, ironically, allowed for its facial features and other details to be well preserved. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Another risk factor, ironically, is rewilding—a conservation approach that aims to restore ecosystems to good health by reducing human interference. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026

Went to each other’s weddings, ironically separated from our spouses about a month apart, we had both been married for about 15 years. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for ironically

• ultrasonically
• harmonically
• laconically
• tectonically