- ironically adv
- "It's my personal magnetism," said Tom ironically.
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ironically adv
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ironically — adv. Ironically is used with these verbs: ↑name … Collocations dictionary
ironically — [[t]aɪrɒ̱nɪkli[/t]] 1) ADV GRADED: ADV with cl You use ironically to draw attention to a situation which is odd or amusing because it involves a contrast. Ironically, for a man who hated war, he would have made a superb war cameraman. 2) ADV… … English dictionary
ironically — i|ron|i|cally [aıˈrɔnıkli US aıˈra: ] adv 1.) [sentence adverb] used when talking about a situation in which the opposite of what you expected happens or is true ▪ Ironically, his cold got better on the last day of his holiday. 2.) in a way that… … Dictionary of contemporary English
Ironically — Ironical I*ron ic*al, a. [LL. ironicus, Gr. ? dissembling: cf. F. ironique. See {Irony}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Pertaining to irony; containing, expressing, or characterized by, irony; as, an ironical remark. [1913 Webster] 2. Addicted to the use of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ironically — i ron·i·cal·ly || aɪ rÉ‘nɪklɪ / rÉ’n adv. in an ironical manner, mockingly, sarcastically, by means of irony … English contemporary dictionary
ironically — [aɪˈrɒnɪkli] adv 1) used for saying that a situation has developed in an unexpected or humorous way 2) in an ironic way … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
ironical — ironically, adv. ironicalness, n. /uy ron i keuhl/, adj. 1. pertaining to, of the nature of, exhibiting, or characterized by irony or mockery: an ironical compliment; an ironical smile. 2. using or prone to irony: an ironical speaker. [1570 80;… … Universalium
semi-ironical — adj.; semi ironically, adv. * * * … Universalium
iron v — pig n, ironically adv … English expressions
ironic — [ī rän′ik] adj. 1. meaning the contrary of what is expressed 2. using, or given to the use of, irony 3. having the quality of irony; directly opposite to what is or might be expected 4. marked by coincidence or by a curious or striking… … English World dictionary
