Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
paradoxical
adjective
/ˌpær.əˈdɒk.sɪ.kəl/
Definition
Related to or containing a paradox; seemingly contradictory but possibly true.
Examples
- The paradoxical nature of freedom can sometimes lead to feelings of confinement.
- His paradoxical statements left everyone confused yet intrigued.
- It was paradoxical that the wealthy man felt so lonely despite being surrounded by friends.
Meaning
Describing a situation or statement that appears to contradict itself but may actually reveal a deeper truth.
Synonyms
- contradictory
- inconsistent
- self-contradictory
