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ironically

i·ron·i·cal·ly [ ī rónnikəlee ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
1. sarcastically: in a way that intends to create a humorous effect by using words to imply the opposite of their literal meaning

2. in incongruous way: used to indicate that the speaker finds a statement unexpected or incongruous


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