말하는 의도와 실제 단어의 뜻이 반대되거나 비꼬는 태도로.
In a manner that uses irony to mock or convey a meaning opposite to the literal one.
예문:
""What a wonderful surprise," he said ironically, looking at the pile of extra work on his desk."
"She raised an eyebrow and smiled ironically at his sudden display of modesty."
상황이나 결과가 예상과 정반대로 나타나 얄궂거나 모순되게도.
Used to describe a situation that is strange or coincidental because it is the opposite of what one would expect.
예문:
"Ironically, the software designed to prevent system crashes was the very thing that caused the server to fail."
"Ironically, the more he tried to save money by buying cheap tools, the more he ended up spending on repairs."