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unironically
adverb
(alsoun-ironically)uk /ˌʌn.aɪˈrɒn.ɪ.kəl.i/ us /ˌʌn.aɪˈrɑː.nɪ.kəl.i/
in a sincere way that does not use or involve irony (= saying the opposite of what you mean, as a way of being funny):
For my parents and teachers, the monarchy was—and they meant it unironically—something to look up to.
I actually do unironically enjoy their music despite how critical I am of them.
Back in those days, styles of dress or symbols were used unironically.
He is a family man who brags about his grown daughters, unironically uses "doggone" as an expletive, and still lives in his hometown.
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