ironically

Etymology

ironic + -ally

adv

  1. (manner) In an ironic manner; in a way displaying irony.
  2. (evaluative) Used to draw attention to an ironic aspect of a situation being described.
    Ironically, the automated checkout system ended up costing more in repairs than the workers it was meant to replace.

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