ironically

Definition of Ironically in English :

1. ironically

contrary to plan or expectation

Example Sentences:
'ironically, he ended up losing money under his own plan'

2. ironically

in an ironic manner

Example Sentences:
'she began to mimic him ironically'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Ironically

adverb

1. (sentence modifier)

it is ironic that

ironically, McCoist has never scored against Rangers

in an ironic manner

I laughed ironically

adj.

1. Characterized by or constituting irony.

2. Given to the use of irony.

3. Poignantly contrary to what was expected or intended: madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker.