Ironically
Ironically adverb - In an ironic manner.
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Synonyms for Ironically
Lightheartedly and ironically are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lightheartedly" instead an adverb "Ironically".
Lightheartedly
Ironically and lightheartedly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ironically" instead an adverb "Lightheartedly".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- merrily and ironically
- merrily and lightheartedly
- mirthfully and ironically
- mirthfully and lightheartedly
- hilariously and ironically
- hilariously and lightheartedly
- jocosely and ironically
- jocosely and lightheartedly
- jovially and ironically
- jovially and lightheartedly
- good-naturedly and ironically
- good-naturedly and lightheartedly
- wittily and ironically
- wittily and lightheartedly
Both words in one sentence
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Deadpool is this in Hulk Vs.. His introductory scene involves him sniping Wolverine with tranquilizers, and then lightheartedly (though ironically) greeting him as Logan passes out.
Source: Friendly Sniper
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Lightheartedly and Ironically. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/ironically/lightheartedly
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