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ironically

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Etymology

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From ironic +‎ -ally.

Pronunciation

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Adverb

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ironically (comparative more ironically, superlative most ironically)

  1. (manner) In an ironic manner; in a way displaying irony.
    My colleague ironically avoids doctors like the plague!
  2. (evaluative) Used to draw attention to an ironic aspect of a situation being described.
    Ironically, the automated checkout system ended up costing more in repairs than the workers it was meant to replace.

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