incongruously
gb/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/ us/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
C1
英语
义项
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adverb
formal
C1
property
1
in a way that doesn’t fit
In a way that looks or feels wrong for the situation.
用法模式：
incongruously + [adjective/verb phrase]
常见错误：
Often used for a mismatch in context; for simple contrast, learners may prefer "oddly" or "strangely."
近义词
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.)
反义词
appropriately (In a way that fits the situation.)
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congruously (In a matching, consistent way.)
搭配
incongruously dressed
|incongruously large
|incongruously small
|incongruously bright
|incongruously cheerful
|incongruously placed
|incongruously modern
|incongruously named
|incongruously positioned
|incongruously set
主题
language
|writing
|arts_and_culture
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- 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.
用法模式：
incongruously + [verb/adverbial phrase]
常见错误：
This sense overlaps with "inconsistently"; "incongruously" often suggests a noticeable mismatch rather than repeated changes over time.
近义词
inconsistently (Focuses on lack of consistency, often across time or statements.)
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illogically (Highlights faulty reasoning more than mismatch.)
反义词
consistently (In agreement with other facts or statements.)
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coherently (Logically connected and easy to follow.)
搭配
incongruously suggests
|incongruously implies
|incongruously claims
|incongruously argues
|incongruously combines
|incongruously contrasts
|incongruously with the evidence
|incongruously with earlier remarks
主题
communication
|reasoning
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- His words did not match his actions; he acted incongruously.
- The numbers incongruously support the opposite conclusion.
语法
词典原形
incongruously
IPA
GB/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
US/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
音节与重音
in - con - gru - ously （4 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (con)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: incongruously
- Plural: incongruouslies
词族
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
相关表达
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.
例句
- 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.