ironically
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ironically (comparative more ironically, superlative most ironically)
- (manner) In an ironic manner; in a way displaying irony.
- My colleague ironically avoids doctors like the plague!
- (evaluative) Used to draw attention to an ironic aspect of a situation being described.
- Ironically, the automated checkout system ended up costing more in repairs than the workers it was meant to replace.
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- See ironic.
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In an ironic manner
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evaluative (sentence-modifying)
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