Brazil is the largest coffee producer in the world. Each year Brazil exports more than 44 million bags of coffee. Vietnam follows at exporting over 27 million bags each year.
IRONICALLY
ironically
(adverb) in an ironic manner; “she began to mimic him ironically”
ironically
(adverb) contrary to plan or expectation; “ironically, he ended up losing money under his own plan”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
ironically (comparative more ironically, superlative most ironically)
(manner) In an ironic manner; in a way displaying irony.
(evaluative) Used to draw attention to an ironic aspect of a situation being described.
Source: Wiktionary
IRONIC
I*ron"ic, a.
Definition: Ironical. Sir T. Herbert.
IRONICAL
I*ron"ic*al, a. Etym: [LL. ironicus, Gr. ironique. See Irony.]
1. Pertaining to irony; containing, expressing, or characterized by, irony; as, an ironical remark.
2. Addicted to the use of irony; given to irony.
– I*ron"ic*al*ly, adv.
– I*ron"ic*al*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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