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paradoxically
paradoxically
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This adverb is used to introduce a statement that contradicts expectations or seems logically impossible, yet remains true. It functions as a sentence modifier, typically appearing at the beginning of a clause to signal a surprising irony or a counterintuitive result to the listener.
Because it describes a logical tension, it is most common in academic, analytical, or formal writing. In casual conversation, speakers are more likely to use phrases like "weirdly enough" or "ironically," though "paradoxically" is preferred when the contradiction is a structural or systemic one rather than a mere coincidence.
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