incongruously
gb/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/ us/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
C1
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Acepciones
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adverb
formal
C1
property
1
in a way that doesn’t fit
In a way that looks or feels wrong for the situation.
Patrón de uso:
incongruously + [adjective/verb phrase]
Error frecuente:
Often used for a mismatch in context; for simple contrast, learners may prefer "oddly" or "strangely."
Sinónimos
oddly (More general and less formal.)
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strangely (Emphasizes unexpectedness, not necessarily mismatch.)
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out of place (Directly highlights not fitting the context.)
Antónimos
appropriately (In a way that fits the situation.)
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congruously (In a matching, consistent way.)
Colocaciones
incongruously dressed
|incongruously large
|incongruously small
|incongruously bright
|incongruously cheerful
|incongruously placed
|incongruously modern
|incongruously named
|incongruously positioned
|incongruously set
Temas
language
|writing
|arts_and_culture
Ejemplos
- A neon sign glowed incongruously above the quiet village square.
- He laughed incongruously during the serious briefing.
- The modern sofa sat incongruously among the antique furniture.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She was incongruously cheerful at the funeral.
- The bright colors looked incongruously loud in the office.
adverb
formal
C2
property
2
in a way that is inconsistent
In a way that does not agree with what else is true or expected.
Patrón de uso:
incongruously + [verb/adverbial phrase]
Error frecuente:
This sense overlaps with "inconsistently"; "incongruously" often suggests a noticeable mismatch rather than repeated changes over time.
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.)
Colocaciones
incongruously suggests
|incongruously implies
|incongruously claims
|incongruously argues
|incongruously combines
|incongruously contrasts
|incongruously with the evidence
|incongruously with earlier remarks
Temas
communication
|reasoning
Ejemplos
- The report incongruously claims the policy succeeded while presenting only negative results.
- His apology was incongruously followed by a joke about the incident.
- She spoke of fairness yet incongruously defended the obvious double standard.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- His words did not match his actions; he acted incongruously.
- The numbers incongruously support the opposite conclusion.
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.