unironic

adjective

un·iron·ic ˌən-ˌī-ˈrä-nik

also -i-ˈrä-

: not ironic

especially : not using or given to irony : sincere

… on the topic of medals and awards he is totally unironic—he takes them seriously … —

Paul Fussell

unironically

ˌən-ˌī-ˈrä-ni-k(ə-)lē

also -i-ˈrä-

adverb

The first album was easygoing and frequently humorous, but it was also bracingly direct and … unironically passionate. —

Greg Sandow

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There’s a real, unironic demand for vintage Ikea — from its Ettore Sottsass–inspired Memphis era to its vivid Scandi items. —

Lindy Segal, Curbed, 18 Sep. 2024 There is also an unironic robot that befriends the main character. —

Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 May 2024 This family-friendly approach — bright, broad, unironic — aligns with the musical’s legacy as a VHS favorite, but even kids could use help knowing where to look. —

Naveen Kumar, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024 But, in the unironic sense, Laufey does take a big step toward possibly becoming a screen goddess, of sorts, by having starred in a short film that may serve as a calling card for a possible move into film or TV roles. —

Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unironic