ironically

/aɪˈrɑnɪkli/ /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

Meanings

adverb

(manner) In an ironic manner; in a way displaying irony.

Examples :

"The student, known for being incredibly organized, ironically forgot his homework, resulting in a low grade. "

adverb

(evaluative) Used to draw attention to an ironic aspect of a situation being described.

Examples :

"Ironically, the automated checkout system ended up costing more in repairs than the workers it was meant to replace."

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Related Words

homework noun

/ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/

Work that is done at home, especially school exercises assigned by a teacher.

"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

resulting verb

/ɹɪˈzʌltɪŋ/

To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.

"The lack of sleep resulted in a poor performance on the math test. "

displaying verb

/dɪsˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/

To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

"The store was displaying new winter coats in the window. "

checkout noun

/ˈtʃɛkˌaʊt/ /ˈtʃɛˌkaʊt/

The process of checking out of a hotel, or the latest time to vacate a room in one.

""Our hotel checkout is at 11:00 AM, so we need to pack our bags before then." "

organized verb

/ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ /ˈɔɹɡənaɪzd/

To arrange in working order.

"The student organized her notes into different folders so she could study more effectively. "

attention noun

/əˈtɛn.ʃən/

Mental focus.

"Please direct your attention to the following words."

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

situation noun

/sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

incredibly adverb

/ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/

(manner) In an incredible manner; not to be believed.

"The teacher's presentation was incredibly engaging; everyone listened intently. "

described verb

/dɪˈskraɪbd/ /dəˈskraɪbd/

To represent in words.

"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."

automated verb

/ˈɔːtəmeɪtɪd/ /ˈɔːɾəmeɪtɪd/

To replace or enhance human labor with machines.

"Many offices still need to automate."

evaluative adjective

/ɪˈvæljuˌeɪtɪv/ /ɪˈvæljuˌeɪɾɪv/

Relating to the assignment of value to a person, thing, or event.

"The teacher provided evaluative feedback on my essay, explaining what I did well and what needed improvement. "