paradoxical
adjective/ˌpærəˈdɑksɪkəl/
Frequency rank: #14,643 most common English word
Meaning
Seemingly contradictory but possibly true.
Example sentence
It is paradoxical that drinking more water can sometimes make you feel more thirsty.
Synonyms & related words
- contradictory
- ironic
- puzzling
- inconsistent
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