What is another word for ironically?
Pronunciation:
[ a͡ɪɹˈɒnɪkli], [ aɪɹˈɒnɪkli], [ aɪ_ɹ_ˈɒ_n_ɪ_k_l_i]
Related words: ironically meaning, use of irony, literal irony, figurative irony, examples of irony, when is irony used
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Synonyms for Ironically:
adv
• Other relevant words: (adverb)adv.
• all (adverb) • humorously (adverb)n.
• Other relevant words: (noun)Other synonyms:
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- extraordinary,
- remarkable,
- astonishing,
- earth-shattering,
- phenomenal,
- sensational,
- staggering,
- surprising,
- amazing,
- unexpected.
- cynically,
- Mordantly,
- bitingly,
- sardonically,
- caustically,
- scathingly,
- drily,
- conversely,
- contradictorily,
- Deprecatingly,
- ironical,
- sarcastically,
- derisorily,
- cuttingly,
- not seriously,
- Jocularly,
- jestingly,
- illogically,
- quizzically,
- whimsically,
- tongue,
- ironic,
- inconsistently,
- in fun,
- in jest,
- kiddingly,
- wryly.
How to use "Ironically" in context?
The word 'irony' is derived from the ancient Greek "irONY", meaning 'the state of being opposed or counteracting what one intends'. The English usage of 'irony' often refers to a literary device in which a situation, character, or comment is intended to cause a reaction that is the opposite of what was intended. One of the most common examples of irony is the use of sarcasm.
Paraphrases for Ironically:
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Equivalence
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Adverb
paradoxically.
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Adverb
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Independent
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Adverb
curiously, interestingly, oddly, sarcastically, strangely, surprisingly.
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Adverb
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