Added 9 October 2026 ironically /aɪˈɹɒnɪkli/ adverb Categories: Describing WordsUncommon Words adverb ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about ironically at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Contrary to plan or expectation. ironically, he ended up losing money under his own plan In an ironic manner. she began to mimic him ironically Related Words: ironicsarcasticallymockinglyinterestinglystrangelyoddlysurprisinglyparadoxicallycuriouslysardonicallywrylydryly Back to today's word