incongruously
gb/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/ us/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
C1
Inglés
oda nem illően, ellentmondásosan, következetlenül
C1
FORMAL
1
Patrón de uso:
incongruously + [adjective/verb phrase]
A neon sign glowed incongruously above the quiet village square.
Egy neonfelirat oda nem illően világított a csendes falusi téren.
He laughed incongruously during the serious briefing.
A komoly eligazítás közben oda nem illően nevetett fel.
The modern sofa sat incongruously among the antique furniture.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She was incongruously cheerful at the funeral.
A temetésen oda nem illően vidám volt.
The bright colors looked incongruously loud in the office.
Az élénk színek oda nem illően harsánynak hatottak az irodában.
Error frecuente:
Often used for a mismatch in context; for simple contrast, learners may prefer "oddly" or "strangely."
Significado
in a way that doesn’t fit
Colocaciones
incongruously dressed
|incongruously large
|incongruously small
|incongruously bright
|incongruously cheerful
|incongruously placed
|incongruously modern
|incongruously named
|incongruously positioned
|incongruously set
Sinónimos
oddly (More general and less formal.)
|
strangely (Emphasizes unexpectedness, not necessarily mismatch.)
|
out of place (Directly highlights not fitting the context.)
Antónimos
appropriately (In a way that fits the situation.)
|
congruously (In a matching, consistent way.)
Temas
language
|writing
|arts_and_culture
Definición
In a way that looks or feels wrong for the situation.
In a way that seems out of place or does not match the surrounding situation, style, or context.
C2
FORMAL
2
Patrón de uso:
incongruously + [verb/adverbial phrase]
The report incongruously claims the policy succeeded while presenting only negative results.
A jelentés ellentmondásosan azt állítja, hogy az intézkedés sikeres volt, miközben csak negatív eredményeket mutat be.
His apology was incongruously followed by a joke about the incident.
Bocsánatot kért, majd ellentmondásosan még viccelődött is az esetről.
She spoke of fairness yet incongruously defended the obvious double standard.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
His words did not match his actions; he acted incongruously.
A szavai nem egyeztek a tetteivel; következetlenül viselkedett.
The numbers incongruously support the opposite conclusion.
A számok ellentmondásosan épp az ellenkező következtetést támasztják alá.
Error frecuente:
This sense overlaps with "inconsistently"; "incongruously" often suggests a noticeable mismatch rather than repeated changes over time.
Significado
in a way that is inconsistent
Colocaciones
incongruously suggests
|incongruously implies
|incongruously claims
|incongruously argues
|incongruously combines
|incongruously contrasts
|incongruously with the evidence
|incongruously with earlier remarks
Sinónimos
inconsistently (Focuses on lack of consistency, often across time or statements.)
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illogically (Highlights faulty reasoning more than mismatch.)
Antónimos
consistently (In agreement with other facts or statements.)
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coherently (Logically connected and easy to follow.)
Temas
communication
|reasoning
Definición
In a way that does not agree with what else is true or expected.
In a way that is inconsistent with other facts, statements, or expectations; not logically in agreement.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
incongruously
AFI
GB/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
US/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
Sílabas y acento
in - con - gru - ously (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (con)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: incongruously
- Plural: incongruouslies
Familia de palabras
Forms
incongruouslies
noun
Core family
incongruous
adjective C1
incongruity
noun C1
Related words
incongruent
adjective
incongruence
noun
Advanced or less common
congruent
adjective
congruence
noun
congruous
adjective
Expresiones
incongruously enough
1/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli ɪnˈʌf/
fixed phrase
formal
oddly, in a mismatched way
Used to say that something is strangely out of place or unexpected.
Ejemplos
- Incongruously enough, the toughest critic was the only one who applauded.
- Incongruously enough, the meeting ended with a party atmosphere.
- Incongruously enough, he felt calmer after hearing the worst news.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Incongruously enough, she smiled during the argument.