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IRONICALLY

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• IRONICALLY (adverb)
The adverb IRONICALLY has 2 senses:

1. contrary to plan or expectation
2. in an ironic manner

Familiarity information: IRONICALLY used as an adverb is rare.

• IRONICALLY (adverb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Contrary to plan or expectation

Context example:

ironically, he ended up losing money under his own plan

Sense 2

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Meaning:

In an ironic manner

Context example:

she began to mimic him ironically

Pertainym:

ironical (humorously sarcastic or mocking)

"Advice when most needed is least heeded."
(English proverb)
"A man must make his own arrows."
(Native American proverb, Winnebago)
"A bird that flies from the ground onto an anthill, does not know that it is still on the ground."
(Nigerian proverb)
"Do not wake sleeping dogs."
(Dutch proverb)

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