incongruously
gb/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/ us/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
C1
انگلیسی
معنیها
۰ معنی
adverb
formal
C1
property
1
in a way that doesn’t fit
In a way that looks or feels wrong for the situation.
الگوی کاربرد:
incongruously + [adjective/verb phrase]
اشتباه رایج:
Often used for a mismatch in context; for simple contrast, learners may prefer "oddly" or "strangely."
هممعنیها
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.)
متضادها
appropriately (In a way that fits the situation.)
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congruously (In a matching, consistent way.)
ترکیبهای رایج
incongruously dressed
|incongruously large
|incongruously small
|incongruously bright
|incongruously cheerful
|incongruously placed
|incongruously modern
|incongruously named
|incongruously positioned
|incongruously set
موضوعها
language
|writing
|arts_and_culture
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
incongruously + [verb/adverbial phrase]
اشتباه رایج:
This sense overlaps with "inconsistently"; "incongruously" often suggests a noticeable mismatch rather than repeated changes over time.
هممعنیها
inconsistently (Focuses on lack of consistency, often across time or statements.)
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illogically (Highlights faulty reasoning more than mismatch.)
متضادها
consistently (In agreement with other facts or statements.)
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coherently (Logically connected and easy to follow.)
ترکیبهای رایج
incongruously suggests
|incongruously implies
|incongruously claims
|incongruously argues
|incongruously combines
|incongruously contrasts
|incongruously with the evidence
|incongruously with earlier remarks
موضوعها
communication
|reasoning
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- His words did not match his actions; he acted incongruously.
- The numbers incongruously support the opposite conclusion.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
incongruously
IPA
GB/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
US/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
هجاها و تکیه
in - con - gru - ously (۴ هجا)
Stress on 2nd syllable (con)
صورتهای واژه
Noun
- Base: incongruously
- Plural: incongruouslies
خانوادهٔ واژه
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
عبارتها
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.
نمونهها
- 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.