ironically
ironically
in a way that shows irony or as a surprising contrast
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ironically with Russian translation
ironically usage examples
Иронично, что самый тихий ученик дал лучший ответ.
Ironically, the quietest student gave the best answer.
Она ушла рано, и иронично, что встреча закончилась сразу после этого.
She left early, and ironically, the meeting ended right after.
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ironically synonyms
What's the difference between ironically / sarcastically / tongue-in-cheek / wryly
иронично — in a way that shows irony or as a surprising contrast
Ironically, the quietest student gave the best answer.
Иронично, что самый тихий ученик дал лучший ответ.
used in a way that shows irony or a surprising contrast
Ironically, the rain started just after the weather forecast promised sunshine.
Иронично, дождь начался сразу после того, как прогноз обещал солнце.
with sarcasm, usually more biting and mocking than simple irony
He sarcastically thanked me for arriving late again.
Он саркастически поблагодарил меня за то, что я снова опоздал.
humorous and ironic, meant not to be taken literally
His tongue-in-cheek remark made everyone laugh.
Его шутливое ироничное замечание рассмешило всех.
in a dry, mildly amused, ironic way
She wryly noted that the meeting had lasted twice as long as planned.
Она сухо-иронично заметила, что встреча длилась в два раза дольше, чем планировалось.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce ironically and what this word means
ironically translation: иронично. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ironically
/aɪˈrɒnɪkli/
ironically translation
иронично
ironically examples
Ironically, the quietest student gave the best answer.
ironically transcription
/aɪˈrɒnɪkli/, /aɪˈrɑnɪkli/
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ironically meaning: what does it mean?
in a way that shows irony or as a surprising contrast
ironically pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
ironically is pronounced as /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
ironically definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ironically, the quietest student gave the best answer. Translation: Иронично, что самый тихий ученик дал лучший ответ.
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