unironically

American

[uhn-ahy-ron-i-klee] / ˌən aɪˈrɒn ɪ kli /

adverb

in a way that is not ironic or mocking; without affectation; sincerely.

He was a happy, healthy baby, and for the first few years of his life he was referred to unironically at daycare as Mr. Agreeable.
It takes a certain confidence to wear a bowtie unironically.

Other Word Forms

unironical adjective

Etymology

Origin of unironically

un- ¹ ( def. ) + ironical ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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Now he’s unironically given the name to his new appointee, former U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2024

Even Counts himself, unironically, acknowledges this odious history.

From Slate • Nov. 14, 2022

This is a place where, daily and unironically, you’ll see a vintage Volkswagen Vanagon parked next to a Tesla, with surfboards extending from both.

From New York Times • Oct. 21, 2022

They then respond by unironically repeating it back to him.

From Salon • Aug. 21, 2022

Lydia found herself enjoying it unironically, such was the lightness of her mood.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

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