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paradoxically
[/ˌpærədˈɒksɪkli/]
adverb
paradoxalmente
1.
In a manner that seems to contradict itself or goes against what would be expected; in a way that contains or illustrates a paradox
Paradoxically, the more he tried to forget her, the more he remembered her.
Paradoxalmente, quanto mais ele tentava esquecê-la, mais a lembrava.
2.
Used to introduce a statement that seems contradictory or surprising but may be true
Paradoxically, success can sometimes lead to failure if one becomes complacent.
Paradoxalmente, o sucesso pode às vezes levar ao fracasso se alguém se tornar complacente.
Synonyms
contradictorily
seemingly
apparently
confusingly
Antonyms
logically
consistently
expectedly
coherently
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
paradoxalmente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
paradoxalmente
Common in formal and written contexts
Portugal
paradoxalmente
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
a paradox wrapped in a contradiction
truth is stranger than fiction
the irony of it all
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