1. in a manner relating to or containing ions; by means of ionic bonding or interaction
Usage: chemistry
2. in the style or manner of the Ionic order of classical architecture
Usage: architecture

Examples

• Salt dissolves ionically in water, breaking into sodium and chloride ions.
• The compound bonds ionically, transferring electrons from one atom to another.
• The building's columns were designed ionically, featuring the characteristic scrolled capitals.
• Ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved ionically in solution.
• The ancient temple was constructed ionically with elegant, slender columns.