ironically
In an ironic manner; in a way displaying ironyIn an ironic manner; in a way displaying irony.
» There are certain expressions which are now only used ironically.
Meaning
2 sensesIn an ironic manner; in a way displaying irony.
My colleague ironically avoids doctors like the plague!
ironisch
ирони́чноironíčno, ирони́ческиironíčeski
іроні́чноironíčno
in an ironic manner
Used to draw attention to an ironic aspect of a situation being described.
Ironically, the automated checkout system ended up costing more in repairs than the workers it was meant to replace.
по иро́нии судьбы́po irónii sudʹbý
Examples
10 sentencesThere are certain expressions which are now only used ironically.
Ironically, he was arrested by his best friend.
Ironically, it was his best friend who arrested him.
Ironically, the fan shop gets really warm in the summer.
Ironically, the remix ended up several times more popular than the original song.
ruИронично, но ремикс песни стал в несколько раз популярнее оригинала. — ZegPhig
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 2
By meaning 1
Forms
more ironically, most ironically| Comparative | more ironically Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most ironically |
regular
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb