इंग्रजी

incongruously

gb/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/ us/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
C1 इंग्रजी
अर्थ
० अर्थ
adverb formal C1 property
1

in a way that doesn’t fit

In a way that looks or feels wrong for the situation.

वापर नमुना: incongruously + [adjective/verb phrase]
सामान्य चूक:
Often used for a mismatch in context; for simple contrast, learners may prefer "oddly" or "strangely."
समानार्थी शब्द
oddly (More general and less formal.) | strangely (Emphasizes unexpectedness, not necessarily mismatch.) | out of place (Directly highlights not fitting the context.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
appropriately (In a way that fits the situation.) | congruously (In a matching, consistent way.)
सहप्रयोग
incongruously dressed |incongruously large |incongruously small |incongruously bright |incongruously cheerful |incongruously placed |incongruously modern |incongruously named |incongruously positioned |incongruously set
विषय
language |writing |arts_and_culture
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.

वापर नमुना: incongruously + [verb/adverbial phrase]
सामान्य चूक:
This sense overlaps with "inconsistently"; "incongruously" often suggests a noticeable mismatch rather than repeated changes over time.
समानार्थी शब्द
inconsistently (Focuses on lack of consistency, often across time or statements.) | illogically (Highlights faulty reasoning more than mismatch.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
consistently (In agreement with other facts or statements.) | coherently (Logically connected and easy to follow.)
सहप्रयोग
incongruously suggests |incongruously implies |incongruously claims |incongruously argues |incongruously combines |incongruously contrasts |incongruously with the evidence |incongruously with earlier remarks
विषय
communication |reasoning
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • His words did not match his actions; he acted incongruously.
  • The numbers incongruously support the opposite conclusion.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
incongruously
IPA
GB/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
US/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
in - con - gru - ously (४ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 2nd syllable (con)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
  • Base: incongruously
  • Plural: incongruouslies
संबंधित शब्द
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
वाक्प्रचार

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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

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