ironically in a sentence
adv.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Ironically: in a manner that conveys a contrast between expectations and reality, often highlighting a surprising or humorous discrepancy.
Crossword clues for ironically
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "ironically".
- It happens contrary to what you expect.
- Surprisingly opposite of what you thought.
- In a way that highlights unexpected outcomes.
- Contradictory to the anticipated situation.
- Humorously different from what was predicted.
Ironically sentence examples
- Ironically, the weather was perfect for a picnic on the day they decided to cancel it due to rain forecasts.
- She had spent years avoiding sweets, but ironically, she was diagnosed with diabetes just after her wedding.
- Ironically, the teacher who preached about punctuality was the last to arrive at the meeting.
- His attempt to impress her with his wealth backfired, ironically making him seem superficial instead.
- Ironically, the book he recommended was about overcoming procrastination, even though he had yet to read it himself.