Antonyms for ironicallyiron·i·cal·ly

Princeton's WordNet

1. ironicallyadverb

   contrary to plan or expectation

   "ironically, he ended up losing money under his own plan"

2. ironicallyadverb

   in an ironic manner

   "she began to mimic him ironically"

How to use ironically in a sentence?

1. Megan McArdle:

   …the mainstream have been so busy denouncing ‘fake news’ that we failed to notice we’re developing a wee disinformation problem of our own — much of which has stemmed, ironically, from our efforts to fight disinformation on the right.

2. Francis Collins:

   Ironically, if we're really successful using public health measures to stamp out the hot spots of viral infection, it will be harder to test the vaccine.

3. Mitch McConnell:

   Not an inkling, but I hoped. Ironically, my wrap-up press conference at the end of the session last Thursday I said the single greatest favor Joe Manchin could give the country is to kill this bill. That’s what the country needs, to see this bill killed. It is absolutely inappropriate and unnecessary at a time when we’re fighting inflation, it was an exciting thing to hear.

4. Longley Alley:

   Ironically, the conflict is encouraging the very relationship that Saudi Arabia fears, pushing the Houthis more into the Iranian camp, despite Tehran's reluctance to get more deeply involved.

5. Mohamed El-Erian:

   This is a good time for investors. This is an easier time, ironically, than it has been for the last few months because value is being created.

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