incongruously
gb/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/ us/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
C1
อังกฤษ
ความหมาย
0 ความหมาย
adverb
formal
C1
property
1
in a way that doesn’t fit
In a way that looks or feels wrong for the situation.
รูปแบบการใช้:
incongruously + [adjective/verb phrase]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Often used for a mismatch in context; for simple contrast, learners may prefer "oddly" or "strangely."
คำพ้องความหมาย
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.)
คำตรงข้าม
appropriately (In a way that fits the situation.)
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congruously (In a matching, consistent way.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
incongruously dressed
|incongruously large
|incongruously small
|incongruously bright
|incongruously cheerful
|incongruously placed
|incongruously modern
|incongruously named
|incongruously positioned
|incongruously set
หัวข้อ
language
|writing
|arts_and_culture
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- 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.
รูปแบบการใช้:
incongruously + [verb/adverbial phrase]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
This sense overlaps with "inconsistently"; "incongruously" often suggests a noticeable mismatch rather than repeated changes over time.
คำพ้องความหมาย
inconsistently (Focuses on lack of consistency, often across time or statements.)
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illogically (Highlights faulty reasoning more than mismatch.)
คำตรงข้าม
consistently (In agreement with other facts or statements.)
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coherently (Logically connected and easy to follow.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
incongruously suggests
|incongruously implies
|incongruously claims
|incongruously argues
|incongruously combines
|incongruously contrasts
|incongruously with the evidence
|incongruously with earlier remarks
หัวข้อ
communication
|reasoning
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- His words did not match his actions; he acted incongruously.
- The numbers incongruously support the opposite conclusion.
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รูปคำในพจนานุกรม
incongruously
IPA
GB/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
US/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
in - con - gru - ously (4 พยางค์)
Stress on 2nd syllable (con)
รูปคำ
Noun
- Base: incongruously
- Plural: incongruouslies
กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวข้อง
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
วลีและสำนวน
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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.