Where to Use Ironically in a Sentence?

Ironically in a Sentence ?
  • Ironically my boyfriend and I married at an early age despite our parents' attempts to separate us.
  • Betsy's fever vanished, ironically, on the last day of her vacation.
  • Ironically the football team won the last game of the regular season but failed to make the playoffs.

How do you use the word ironically?

You use ironically to draw attention to a situation that is odd or amusing because it involves a contrast. Ironically, for a man who hated war, he would have made a superb war cameraman. If you say something ironically, you say the opposite of what you really mean, as a joke.

What does ironically mean example?

Ironically is defined as done in a way that is directly opposite to what is expected or to what has been said. An example of something done ironically is taking someone's lunch while saying that stealing is wrong.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.