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Definition ironically in American English

ironically adverb

adverb
/aɪˈrɑnɪkli/
1

used for saying that a situation has developed in an unexpected and sometimes humorous way

Example

Ironically, the women's downhill ski race was postponed because of heavy snow.

Synonyms and related words
surprising amazing astonishing
2

in an ironic way

Example

"We're just one big happy family," she remarked ironically.

Synonyms and related words
surprising amazing astonishing
Definition ironically in American English