ironically

• Adverbe utilisé pour décrire une situation ou un énoncé caractérisé par l'ironie. Peut signifier 'd'une manière ironique' (exprimer le contraire du sens littéral pour un effet humoristique ou expressif) ou 'ironiquement, il se trouve que' (indiquer un résultat inattendu ou contradictoire).

An adverb used to describe a situation or statement that is characterized by irony. It can mean 'in an ironic manner' (expressing the opposite of the literal meaning for humorous or emphatic effect) or 'it is ironic that' (referring to an unexpected or contradictory outcome).

1. In an ironic mannerB2formal

   In a way that shows or expresses irony, often meaning the opposite of what is expected.

   de manière ironique

   • Ironically, the fire station burned down.
   • He ironically thanked his boss for the extra work.
   • She smiled ironically when she heard the news.

   Synonymesmockinglyparadoxicallysarcasticallysardonicallywryly

2. Contrary to expectationB2formal

   Used to describe a situation that is the opposite of what one would expect.

   ironiquement (contrairement à ce qu’on attendait)

   • Ironically, the expert on safety had an accident.
   • The weather was beautiful on the day of the indoor event, ironically.
   • Ironically, the cheapest option turned out to be the most durable.

   Synonymesincongruouslyinconsistentlyparadoxicallysurprisinglyunexpectedly