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 victory marked the Chiefs' first regular-season shutout since 2011, which ironically also was against the Raiders.
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Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Do people love Point Break ironically now, enjoying its over-the-top depiction of men seeking a spiritual connection with the world around them?
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
Note that Roofman, another adult-skewing (largely guys, ironically, for a Channing Tatum movie) title last week, did $1M in previews before posting an $8M start.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Since then, the Hussar pelisse ironically became something of a uniform in the early aughts for musicians, including Michael Jackson, Beyoncé and Rihanna, and bands such as British alt-indie group The Libertines and US pop-punk band My Chemical Romance.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
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Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Do people love Point Break ironically now, enjoying its over-the-top depiction of men seeking a spiritual connection with the world around them?
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
Note that Roofman, another adult-skewing (largely guys, ironically, for a Channing Tatum movie) title last week, did $1M in previews before posting an $8M start.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Since then, the Hussar pelisse ironically became something of a uniform in the early aughts for musicians, including Michael Jackson, Beyoncé and Rihanna, and bands such as British alt-indie group The Libertines and US pop-punk band My Chemical Romance.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Ironically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ironically. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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