Ironiquement (en. Ironically)

/i.ʁo.nik.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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adverb

In a way that expresses a contradiction between expectations and reality.

He ironically stated that he loved waiting in line.

Il a ironiquement déclaré qu'il adorait faire la queue.

Used to mean the opposite of what is said.

She said he was 'great', but she meant it ironically.

Elle a dit qu'il était 'génial', mais elle le pensait ironiquement.

Signifying a situation or a comment whose real meaning is opposite to what is shown.

He ironically mentioned that the sky was 'beautifully sunny' while it was raining.

Il a ironiquement mentionné que le ciel était 'magnifiquement ensoleillé' alors qu'il pleuvait.

Derived from the word 'irony', originating from the ancient Greek 'eironeia', meaning to feign or simulate.

that's ironic

This underscores a contradictory or unexpected situation.

c'est ironique

ironic, isn't it?

Used to provoke thought about the contradiction in an event.

ironique, n'est-ce pas ?

to say ironically

To phrase a statement in a way that suggests the opposite of what is obvious.

dire ironiquement

irony

An expression where the intended meaning is the opposite of what is said.

ironie

sarcasm

A form of irony where one mocks or criticizes.

sarcasme

paradox

A statement that seems contradictory but may have a hidden meaning.

paradoxe

It's funny, but not really.

She said her cooking was 'delicious', ironically.

Elle a dit que sa cuisine était 'délicieuse', ironiquement.

When you say the opposite of what you think.

He said 'thank you' with an ironically sarcastic tone.

Il a 'merci' avec un ton ironiquement sarcastique.