Dictionary entryCEFR B2adverb
ironically
IPA pronunciation: /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/
Listen to the pronunciationRussian meaning
иронично; как ни странно
English definition
In a way that shows irony, or used to say that something is strange or funny because it is the opposite of what you expected.
Example
Ironically, the fire station burned down.
Collocations
- ironically enough
- ironically, ...
- quite ironically
- smile ironically
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