What does non ironically mean?
: not ironic especially : not using or given to irony : sincere … on the topic of medals and awards he is totally unironic—he takes them seriously … —
What’s another word for ironically?
What is another word for ironically?
| absurdly | incongruously |
|---|---|
| paradoxically | ambiguously |
| bafflingly | illogically |
| inconsistently | contradictorily |
| puzzlingly | enigmatically |
How do you use ironically?
You use ironically to draw attention to a situation that is odd or amusing because it involves a contrast. Ironically, for a man who hated war, he would have made a superb war cameraman. If you say something ironically, you say the opposite of what you really mean, as a joke.
What does ironically mean example?
Ironically is defined as done in a way that is directly opposite to what is expected or to what has been said. An example of something done ironically is taking someone’s lunch while saying that stealing is wrong. adverb.
Is there a comma after ironically?
You may notice a comma that appears near the beginning of the sentence, usually after a word or phrase. When only an introductory word appears in the sentence, a comma also follows the introductory word. Ironically, she already had plans for that day.
Why is rain on a wedding day ironic?
It’s not. It’s bad luck or sod’s law. If you’re referring to the Alanis Morissette song, the only thing ironic about it is that it is a song supposedly about irony and doesn’t contain any correct examples of it.
What is the difference between irony and coincidences?
A coincidence is when two or more things happen. Irony is when two or more things happen that have a poetic justice or profound truth as the outcome. So if you went around talking about superstition being bogus and were hit by a brick whilst walking under a ladder that would be ironic, it could also be a coincidence.