Example sentences for: ironically

How can you use “ironically” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • Ironically, much of the optimism that life could exist in Europa's ocean arises from the recent discovery that microbes are thriving in an even less hospitable environment: volcanic vents on the Earth's ocean floor.

  • Ironically, the doctrine of original intent was itself not part of the framers' original intent.

  • Ironically, it was George Shaheen rather than Jim Wadia who publicly stated his support for modernizing the attest and assurance model for the 21st century!

  • Ironically, as the handover approached, the British granted the Hong Kong Chinese more political autonomy than they had done since the colony was founded, including such democratic reforms as elections to the Legislative Council.

  • His birthday is next week (ironically, on the same date as my mother, who passed away 16 years ago) and that's all he can talk about.


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