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ironically

ironically

Meaning of ironically

in a way that shows irony or as a surprising contrast

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British English/aɪˈrɒnɪkli/
American English/aɪˈrɑnɪkli/
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ironically with German translation

ironically usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Ironically, the quietest student gave the best answer.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

She left early, and ironically, the meeting ended right after.

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ironicallyironischerweise
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oftenoft
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earlyfrüh
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todayheute

ironically synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between ironically / sarcastically / tongue-in-cheek / wryly

I
🇬🇧English
ironically

used in a way that shows irony or a surprising contrast

C1Very Often

Ironically, the rain started just after the weather forecast promised sunshine.

S
🇬🇧English
sarcastically

with sarcasm, usually more biting and mocking than simple irony

C1Often

He sarcastically thanked me for arriving late again.

T
🇬🇧English
tongue-in-cheek

humorous and ironic, meant not to be taken literally

C1Often

His tongue-in-cheek remark made everyone laugh.

W
🇬🇧English
wryly

in a dry, mildly amused, ironic way

C1Often

She wryly noted that the meeting had lasted twice as long as planned.

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ironically means ironically. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce ironically

/aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

ironically translation

ironically

ironically examples

Ironically, the quietest student gave the best answer.

ironically transcription

/aɪˈrɒnɪkli/, /aɪˈrɑnɪkli/

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ironically meaning: what does it mean?

in a way that shows irony or as a surprising contrast

ironically pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

ironically is pronounced as /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

ironically definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Ironically, the quietest student gave the best answer. Translation: Иронично, что самый тихий ученик дал лучший ответ.

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