IRONICALLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does ironically mean? 

• 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.

 Dictionary entry details 

• IRONICALLY (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Contrary to plan or expectation

Context example:

ironically, he ended up losing money under his own plan

Sense 2

Meaning:

In an ironic manner

Context example:

she began to mimic him ironically

Pertainym:

ironical (humorously sarcastic or mocking)

 Context examples 

“Come aboard, Mr. Hands,” I said ironically.

(Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson)