Unironically
/ˌʌn.aɪˈrɒn.ɪ.kli/noun
In a sincere or straightforward manner; without irony.
Did you know?The prefix 'un-' can be traced back to Proto-Indo-European, meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', lending a weighty contrast to the cleverness of irony.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ne-
“a negative particle, meaning 'not'.”
Old English
Old English
un-
“a prefix meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', used in various words.”
Latin
Latin
ironica
“derived from 'ironia', meaning 'dissemblance' or 'feigned ignorance'.”
Early Modern English
English
ironic
“pertaining to the use of words to convey a meaning opposite to their literal meaning.”
20th Century
English
unironically
“a modern adverb used to describe a sincere expression free from irony.”