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ironically

/aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

/aɪˈrɑːnɪkli/

Translations

ironicallyadverb

/aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

/aɪˈrɑːnɪkli/

Ironically, the fire station burned down while the firefighters were out on a call.

Ironiquement, la caserne de pompiers a brûlé pendant que les pompiers étaient en intervention.

Additional translations

paradoxalementQuand il s'agit d'un contraste surprenant ou d'une situation contraire à ce qu'on attend.

Synonyms

ironicallyadverb

In a manner that signifies the opposite of what is expected or intended, often for humorous or emphatic effect.

Ironically, the fire station burned down while the firefighters were out on a call.

Used to denote a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what one would expect.

Ironically, the health guru was caught eating fast food.