incongruously
gb/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/ us/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
C1
İngilizce
Anlamlar
0 anlam
adverb
formal
C1
property
1
in a way that doesn’t fit
In a way that looks or feels wrong for the situation.
Kullanım kalıbı:
incongruously + [adjective/verb phrase]
Sık yapılan hata:
Often used for a mismatch in context; for simple contrast, learners may prefer "oddly" or "strangely."
Eş anlamlılar
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.)
Zıt anlamlılar
appropriately (In a way that fits the situation.)
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congruously (In a matching, consistent way.)
Eşdizimler
incongruously dressed
|incongruously large
|incongruously small
|incongruously bright
|incongruously cheerful
|incongruously placed
|incongruously modern
|incongruously named
|incongruously positioned
|incongruously set
Konular
language
|writing
|arts_and_culture
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Kullanım kalıbı:
incongruously + [verb/adverbial phrase]
Sık yapılan hata:
This sense overlaps with "inconsistently"; "incongruously" often suggests a noticeable mismatch rather than repeated changes over time.
Eş anlamlılar
inconsistently (Focuses on lack of consistency, often across time or statements.)
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illogically (Highlights faulty reasoning more than mismatch.)
Zıt anlamlılar
consistently (In agreement with other facts or statements.)
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coherently (Logically connected and easy to follow.)
Eşdizimler
incongruously suggests
|incongruously implies
|incongruously claims
|incongruously argues
|incongruously combines
|incongruously contrasts
|incongruously with the evidence
|incongruously with earlier remarks
Konular
communication
|reasoning
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- His words did not match his actions; he acted incongruously.
- The numbers incongruously support the opposite conclusion.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
incongruously
IPA
GB/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
US/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
Heceler ve vurgu
in - con - gru - ously (4 hece)
Stress on 2nd syllable (con)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
- Base: incongruously
- Plural: incongruouslies
Kelime ailesi
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
İfadeler
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.
Örnekler
- 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.