B2adverblanguage
US/aɪˈrɑː.nɪ.kəl.i/
UK/aɪˈrɒn.ɪ.kəl.i/
used to say that a situation is the opposite of what you would expect
In context
Ironically, the fire station was the first building to burn down.
Ironically, the book on saving time took me months to finish.
She smiled ironically when he called himself an expert on everything.
Words that go with ironically
verb + adverb
- smile ironicallyHe smiled ironically when the boss praised teamwork.
- say ironically'Great job,' she said ironically, looking at the broken vase.
adverb + verb
- ironically namedThe ironically named Paradise Hotel was dirty and noisy.
- ironically calledThe tiny corner shop is ironically called 'Mega Store'.
- ironically titledHer ironically titled song 'Happy Days' is about loss.