The phrase "ironic way" refers to expressing something in a manner that is opposite to its literal or expected meaning, often to create humor or show contradictions. Full definition
In an unintended and sadly ironic way, the mass shootings actually contribute to the industry's financial success. (econotimes.com)
FROM OUR BLOG / Nasher student intern Kristie Landing writes, «Rather than movie - stars on red carpets, Burk Uzzle documents the «ordinary» Americans that escape media attention, often in ironic ways. (nasher.duke.edu)
But looking back, the Abu Dhabi crash was a pretty ironic way for his career to have come to an end. (wtf1.com)