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иронично

ironically

Meaning of иронично

in a way that shows irony or as a surprising contrast

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Russian[ɪrɐˈnʲitɕnə]
ironically
иронично - ironically
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иронично with English translation

иронично usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Ironically, the quietest student gave the best answer.

Иронично, что самый тихий ученик дал лучший ответ.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

She left early, and ironically, the meeting ended right after.

Она ушла рано, и иронично, что встреча закончилась сразу после этого.

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иронично belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

ироничноironically
онлайнonline
вместеtogether
частоoften
редкоrarely
раноearly
поздноlate

иронично synonyms

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What's the difference between иронично / иронически / насмешливо / саркастически / язвительно

🇷🇺Russian
иронично

ironically — in a way that shows irony or as a surprising contrast

C1Rarely

Ironically, the quietest student gave the best answer.

Иронично, что самый тихий ученик дал лучший ответ.

И
🇷🇺Russian
иронично

The main neutral word: 'with irony', without strong evaluation.

C1Very Often

He smiled ironically when he heard that remark.

Он иронично улыбнулся, услышав это замечание.

И
🇷🇺Russian
иронически

A bookish variant with the same meaning, but a little more literary and abstract.

C1Often

The author describes the hero's behavior ironically.

Автор иронически описывает поведение героя.

Н
🇷🇺Russian
насмешливо

With a shade of mockery: not just irony, but clear teasing or contempt.

C1Often

She looked at her interlocutor mockingly.

Она насмешливо посмотрела на собеседника.

С
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саркастически

Sharper and more biting irony; usually sounds more cutting and harsh.

C1Often

He sarcastically thanked his colleagues for their 'help'.

Он саркастически поблагодарил коллег за «помощь».

Я
🇷🇺Russian
язвительно

Very cutting and offensive; emphasizes a sting, malicious mockery, and sometimes irritation.

C1Often

She snidely noted that nobody had been as late as he was.

Она язвительно заметила, что никто не опоздал так, как он.

С
🇷🇺Russian
с иронией

An analytic phrase: literally 'in an ironic manner'; suitable for describing the way someone speaks.

C1Very Often

He said it with irony to soften the criticism.

Он сказал это с иронией, чтобы смягчить критику.

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иронично translation: ironically. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce иронично

[ɪrɐˈnʲitɕnə]

иронично translation

ironically

иронично examples

Ironically, the quietest student gave the best answer.

иронично transcription

[ɪrɐˈnʲitɕnə]

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иронично meaning: what does it mean?

с оттенком насмешки или неожиданного контраста

иронично pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

иронично is pronounced as [ɪrɐˈnʲitɕnə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

иронично 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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