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Ironically

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ad. In an ironic manner, in a way displaying irony.

ad. Used to draw attention to an ironic aspect of a situation being described.

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

In an ironical manner; by way of irony; by the use of irony.

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ad. in an ironic manner

ad. contrary to plan or expectation

Word Usage

"Socialism is not "great," as the title ironically notes, but rather fosters an air of paranoia and repression so strong that Ms. Zhang is soon doing everything in her power to break out of the mold."

Equivalent

robust iron mould

Verb Form

ironed ironic ironical ironically ironing

Hypernym

Words that are more generic or abstract

implement weapon colour color silver

Cross Reference

italian iron nodular iron ore gray iron forming-iron oligiste iron

Hyponym

cast iron wrought iron short iron 8-iron 4-iron

Form

ironed ironing airon

Synonym

Words with the same meaning

fetters chains handcuffs manacles strength

Same Context

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metal brass stone plastic glass