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ironically Synonyms

Another word for ironically

Choosing another word for ironically depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a way that is contrary to what is expected and therefore amusing, poignant, or paradoxical (often used to modify a whole sentence).

Usage Example

"paradoxically, the cybersecurity expert fell victim to a basic phishing email."

Strongest
paradoxically
Strong
incongruously
perversely
Weak
curiously
oddly

• adverb (Context 2)

In an ironic manner; by using words that convey the opposite of their literal meaning, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

Usage Example

"She smiled sarcastically when her colleague claimed credit for the entire project."

Strong
sarcastically
sardonically
wryly
dryly
satirically
mockingly
cynically

Opposites of ironically

The opposite of ironically shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unironically
earnestly
sincerely
expectedly
predictably
genuinely
unsurprisingly
literally
See all opposites of ironically

• Nearby Words

ironhearted
ironic
ironical
ironically
ironing
ironlike
ironman

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ironically. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ironically
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