Irónicamente (en. Ironically)

/iɾo̞ˈnɪkamɛn̪tɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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adverb

In an ironic way, indicating that there is a contrast between the literal meaning and the speaker's intention.

It was going to rain, ironically, just when we planned a picnic.

Iba a llover, irónicamente, justo cuando planeamos un picnic.

Used in situations where something is said that is opposite to reality or that is unexpected.

Ironically, the health expert ate junk food all day.

Irónicamente, el experto en salud comió comida chatarra todo el día.

To point out that something happens in an unexpected or contradictory way.

He won the best actor award, ironically, despite not acting well.

Ganó el premio al mejor actor, irónicamente, a pesar de no haber actuado bien.

From the Greek 'ironeia', meaning 'mockery' or 'irony'.

speaking ironically

Used to preface a statement that is ironic.

irónicamente hablando

it is ironic that

Introduces a situation that contains irony.

es irónico que

in an ironic way

Indicates that something is said in a sense opposite to the literal.

de manera irónica

irony

Use of a meaning opposite to that stated.

irónia

sarcasm

Use of irony to mock someone or something.

sarcasmo

paradox

A statement that seems to contradict itself.

paradoja

refers to something unexpected that happens by fate.

That was very ironic, you left me speechless.

Eso fue muy irónico, me dejaste sin palabras.

used to cleverly criticize something.

His comment was ironic, but it was clear that he said it seriously.

Su comentario fue irónico, pero se notó que lo decía en serio.