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ironically

/aɪˈɹɑnɪkli/ adverb B2
  1. In an ironic manner; in a way displaying irony. · My colleague ironically avoids doctors like the plague!
  2. 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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