ironically — English Dictionary

Adverb

1. In an ironic manner; in a way displaying irony.

   Examples

   My colleague ironically avoids doctors like the plague!

2. Used to draw attention to an ironic aspect of a situation being described.

   Examples

   Ironically, the automated checkout system ended up costing more in repairs than the workers it was meant to replace.

Adverb

1. contrary to plan or expectation

   Examples

   ironically, he ended up losing money under his own plan

2. in an ironic manner

   Examples

   she began to mimic him ironically