adverb
- in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended; as an ironic result
- in an ironic manner; with irony or sarcasm
Examples
- Ironically, the fire station burned down while the firefighters were out on a call.
- She studied medicine to help people, but ironically ended up working for a pharmaceutical company.
- The weather forecast predicted sunshine, but ironically it rained all day.
- He spoke ironically about his 'great success' after losing his third job this year.
- Ironically, the book about simplicity was over 500 pages long.
- The safety expert ironically injured himself during the demonstration.