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- [ahy-ron-i-kuh l]
- /aɪˈrɒn ɪ kəl/
- /aɪˈrɒnɪklɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahy-ron-i-kuh l]
- /aɪˈrɒn ɪ kəl/
Definitions of ironically word
- adjective ironically pertaining to, of the nature of, exhibiting, or characterized by irony or mockery: an ironical compliment; an ironical smile. 1
- adjective ironically using or prone to irony: an ironical speaker. 1
- noun ironically In an ironic manner. 1
- adverb ironically against expectation 1
- adverb ironically with ironic intent 1
- adverb ironically You use ironically to draw attention to a situation which is odd or amusing because it involves a contrast. 0
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Origin of ironically
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
First recorded in 1570-80; ironic + -al1
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Parts of speech for Ironically
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ironically popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ironically
adv ironically
- merrily — a female given name, form of Merry.
- ridiculously — causing or worthy of ridicule or derision; absurd; preposterous; laughable: a ridiculous plan.
- jokingly — something said or done to provoke laughter or cause amusement, as a witticism, a short and amusing anecdote, or a prankish act: He tells very funny jokes. She played a joke on him.
- amusingly — pleasantly entertaining or diverting: an amusing speaker.
- absurdly — utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false: an absurd explanation.
adverb ironically
- sarcastically — of, relating to, or characterized by sarcasm: a sarcastic reply.
- dryly — free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet: a dry towel; dry air.
- sardonically — characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering: a sardonic grin.
- mockingly — to attack or treat with ridicule, contempt, or derision.
- caustically — capable of burning, corroding, or destroying living tissue.
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