incongruously
gb/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/ us/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
C1
Englanti
Merkitykset
0 merkitystä
adverb
formal
C1
property
1
in a way that doesn’t fit
In a way that looks or feels wrong for the situation.
Käyttömalli:
incongruously + [adjective/verb phrase]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Often used for a mismatch in context; for simple contrast, learners may prefer "oddly" or "strangely."
Synonyymit
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.)
Antonyymit
appropriately (In a way that fits the situation.)
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congruously (In a matching, consistent way.)
Kollokaatiot
incongruously dressed
|incongruously large
|incongruously small
|incongruously bright
|incongruously cheerful
|incongruously placed
|incongruously modern
|incongruously named
|incongruously positioned
|incongruously set
Teemat
language
|writing
|arts_and_culture
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- 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.
Käyttömalli:
incongruously + [verb/adverbial phrase]
Tyypillinen virhe:
This sense overlaps with "inconsistently"; "incongruously" often suggests a noticeable mismatch rather than repeated changes over time.
Synonyymit
inconsistently (Focuses on lack of consistency, often across time or statements.)
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illogically (Highlights faulty reasoning more than mismatch.)
Antonyymit
consistently (In agreement with other facts or statements.)
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coherently (Logically connected and easy to follow.)
Kollokaatiot
incongruously suggests
|incongruously implies
|incongruously claims
|incongruously argues
|incongruously combines
|incongruously contrasts
|incongruously with the evidence
|incongruously with earlier remarks
Teemat
communication
|reasoning
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- His words did not match his actions; he acted incongruously.
- The numbers incongruously support the opposite conclusion.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
incongruously
IPA
GB/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
US/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
Tavut ja painotus
in - con - gru - ously (4 tavua)
Stress on 2nd syllable (con)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: incongruously
- Plural: incongruouslies
Sanaperhe
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
Ilmaukset
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.
Esimerkit
- 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.