ironically

Meanings

• adverb

  Expressing something contrary to, or disconnected from, the intended meaning of the words.

  - "I accidentally put salt in my coffee instead of sugar, and my friend said, 'That's ironic.'"
  - "Despite the heavy rain, the picnic went on – ironically."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ironically
monotonically , hypocritically , iconically

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Variants

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ironically

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Etymology

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The word 'ironically' comes from the Greek word 'eirôn', which means 'deceiver' or 'dissembler'. It was first used in English in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'irony' comes from the Greek goddess Iris, who was the messenger of the gods and was known for her ability to deceive.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'irony' in English was in the late 15th century in the work of Geoffrey Chaucer.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sarcasm: Sarcasm is a type of irony where the speaker says something but means the opposite. For example, 'What a lovely day!' when it's raining heavily.

2. Verbal irony: Verbal irony is when the speaker says something but means the opposite, often to convey humor or sarcasm. For example, 'Oh great, another meeting!' when the speaker is actually pleased about the meeting.

3. Dramatic irony: Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something that the characters in the story do not. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', the audience knows that Othello's wife Desdemona is innocent, but Othello believes she is unfaithful.

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Culture

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In literature, irony is a common literary device used to create humor, satire, and social commentary. Some famous works of literature that use irony include Mark Twain's 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest'. In music, irony is used in lyrics and titles to convey a message that is opposite of the apparent meaning.

How to Memorize "ironically"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the meaning of 'ironically', visualize a situation where someone says something that is the opposite of what they mean. For example, imagine a person saying 'What a beautiful day!' while it's raining heavily.

2. associate
   

   - To associate the meaning of 'ironically', think of a situation where you've said or heard something that was the opposite of what was intended. For example, imagine a person saying 'I'm so glad it's raining' while they're wearing a raincoat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize the meaning of 'ironically', use the mnemonic 'Opposite Means'. This can help you remember that 'ironically' means saying or doing something that is the opposite of what is intended.

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