paradoxically
adverb/ˌpærəˈdɑksɪkli/
Frequency rank: #13,818 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that seems contradictory or absurd but may nonetheless be true.
Example sentence
The medication made her feel paradoxically more energetic even though it was prescribed as a sedative.
Synonyms & related words
- ironically
- surprisingly
- counterintuitively
- unexpectedly
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