Definition of ironically

ironicallyadverb

trớ trêu thay

/aɪˈrɒnɪkli//aɪˈrɑːnɪkli/

The word "ironically" has its roots in the 16th century. It originated from the term "irony," which comes from the Greek word "eiron" meaning "to pretend" or "to feign." In ancient Greece, irony referred to a rhetorical device where a speaker would say the opposite of what they meant, often to be humorous or to convey a subtle point. The word "ironically" emerged in the 17th century as a way to describe situations where the intended meaning is the opposite of what is expressed. For example, saying "it's ironic that it rained on our perfect picnic" means that the opposite of what was planned (a beautiful day) actually happened. Over time, the word "ironically" has evolved to encompass a broader range of situations where there is a discrepancy between what is expected and what actually occurs. Today, it's commonly used to comment on unexpected or humorous events.

Summary
typephó từ
meaningmỉa mai, trớ trêu
namespace

in a way that shows that you really mean the opposite of what you are saying; in a way that expresses irony

theo cách cho thấy bạn thực sự có ý ngược lại với những gì bạn đang nói; theo cách thể hiện sự mỉa mai

Example:
  • He smiled ironically.

    Anh ta mỉm cười mỉa mai.

in a way that is strange or funny because it is very different from what you expect

theo một cách kỳ lạ hoặc buồn cười vì nó rất khác so với những gì bạn mong đợi

Example:
  • Ironically, the book she felt was her worst sold more copies than any of her others.

    Trớ trêu thay, cuốn sách mà bà cho là tệ nhất lại bán được nhiều bản hơn bất kỳ cuốn sách nào khác của bà.

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