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paradoxically

UKUS
B2

Definitions

adv.

In a way that seems contradictory or surprising, yet may be true.

矛盾地,出人意料地,似非而是地

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
paradoxstem
+
icalrelating to, having the nature of
+
lyin the manner of
=paradoxically

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Paradoxically, taking a vacation to rest actually required more exhausting planning beforehand.

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