ironically Definition
- 1in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended
- 2in a way that is amusing or strange because of being very different from what is expected
Using ironically: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ironically" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Ironically, the traffic jam was caused by the police cars meant to clear the road.
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He spent his life fighting against smoking, but ironically died of lung cancer.
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Ironically, the book about censorship was banned in several countries.
ironically Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for ironically
Summary: ironically in Brief
The adverb 'ironically' [aɪˈrɒnɪkli] describes something that happens in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended. It can also refer to something that is amusing or strange because it is very different from what is expected. Examples include 'Ironically, the traffic jam was caused by the police cars meant to clear the road.' and 'He spent his life fighting against smoking, but ironically died of lung cancer.'
