C2adverbformalacademicphilosophy
US/ˌper.əˈdɑːk.sɪ.kəl.i/
UK/ˌpær.əˈdɒk.sɪ.kəl.i/
in a way that seems strange or opposite to what you would expect, yet is true
In context
Paradoxically, the more choices we have, the less satisfied we often feel.
Paradoxically, the strict rules made the students more creative.
She felt lonely in the city, paradoxically surrounded by millions of people.
Words that go with paradoxically
adverb + adjective
- paradoxically enoughParadoxically enough, the cheapest option cost the most.
- paradoxically strongHe was paradoxically strong in his weakness.
- paradoxically successfulThe failed experiment was paradoxically successful.
adverb + verb
- paradoxically increaseBanning the book may paradoxically increase its sales.
- paradoxically reduceMore security can paradoxically reduce public trust.