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Ironically vs Nevertheless - What's the difference?

ironically | nevertheless |

As adverbs the difference between ironically and nevertheless

is that ironically is (manner) in an ironic manner, in a way displaying irony while nevertheless is (conjunctive) in spite of what preceded; yet.

ironically

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • (manner) In an ironic manner, in a way displaying irony.
  • (evaluative)

    • nevertheless

    English

    Alternative forms

    * ne'ertheless

    Adverb

    (-)
  • (conjunctive) In spite of what preceded; yet.
  • * 12:11
    • No chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless , afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness.
  • * {{quote-magazine, year=2013, month=September-October, author= Michael Sivak
    • , magazine=(American Scientist), title= Will AC Put a Chill on the Global Energy Supply? , passage=Nevertheless , it is clear that the global energy demand for air-conditioning will grow substantially as nations become more affluent, with the consequences of climate change potentially accelerating the demand.}}

    Synonyms

    * (in spite of what preceded) still, nonetheless, yet, though, however

    External links

    * * English conjunctive adverbs