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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