ironically
UK: aɪˈrɒnɪkli | US: aɪˈrɑːnɪkli
adv. in a way that uses or expresses irony
adv. contrary to what one would expect or intend
The word traces back to Greek "eirōneía," describing a rhetorical device of pretending ignorance to expose flaws. Over time, "irony" evolved to signify outcomes that mock expectations. The suffix "-ally" standardizes the adverbial form, preserving the root’s spelling while clarifying its grammatical function.
Ironically, the fire station burned down during the safety inspection.
She laughed ironically when her prediction proved entirely wrong.
The politician’s speech was ironically titled "Honesty in Leadership."
Ironically, his attempt to avoid attention made him more noticeable.
The sunny weather forecast turned out ironically inaccurate during the storm.