incongruously
gb/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/ us/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
C1
Inglês
oda nem illően, ellentmondásosan, következetlenül
C1
FORMAL
1
Padrão 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
Often used for a mismatch in context; for simple contrast, learners may prefer "oddly" or "strangely."
Significado
in a way that doesn’t fit
Colocações
incongruously dressed
|incongruously large
|incongruously small
|incongruously bright
|incongruously cheerful
|incongruously placed
|incongruously modern
|incongruously named
|incongruously positioned
|incongruously set
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
appropriately (In a way that fits the situation.)
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congruously (In a matching, consistent way.)
Temas
language
|writing
|arts_and_culture
Definição
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
Padrão 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
This sense overlaps with "inconsistently"; "incongruously" often suggests a noticeable mismatch rather than repeated changes over time.
Significado
in a way that is inconsistent
Colocações
incongruously suggests
|incongruously implies
|incongruously claims
|incongruously argues
|incongruously combines
|incongruously contrasts
|incongruously with the evidence
|incongruously with earlier remarks
Sinônimos
inconsistently (Focuses on lack of consistency, often across time or statements.)
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illogically (Highlights faulty reasoning more than mismatch.)
Antônimos
consistently (In agreement with other facts or statements.)
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coherently (Logically connected and easy to follow.)
Temas
communication
|reasoning
Definição
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 no dicionário
incongruously
AFI
GB/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
US/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
Sílabas e tonicidade
in - con - gru - ously (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (con)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: incongruously
- Plural: incongruouslies
Família de palavras
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
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Incongruously enough, she smiled during the argument.