'ironically' originates from the Greek word 'eirōneía,' which meant 'dissimulation, feigned ignorance.'

'eirōneía' transformed into the Latin word 'ironia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'irony,' from which 'ironically' is derived.

Initially, it meant 'feigned ignorance,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'expressing the opposite of what is expected.'