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incongruously

/ɪnˈkɒŋ.ɡru.əs.li/

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adverb

/ɪnˈkɒŋ.ɡru.əs.li/C2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «неуместно, несообразно или негармонично по отношению к окружению или контексту». Описывает действия, внешний вид или высказывания, которые кажутся странными, неподходящими или противоречивыми по сравнению с их окружением или ожиданиями.

An adverb meaning "in a way that is out of place, inconsistent, or not in harmony with the surroundings or context." It describes actions, appearances, or statements that seem strange, inappropriate, or contradictory when compared to their environment or expectations.

  1. In a mismatched or out-of-place mannerC1formal

    In a way that is not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something.

    ruНесообразно

    • The modern sculpture stood incongruously in the middle of the ancient square.
    • He was dressed incongruously in a tuxedo at the beach party.
    • The cheerful music played incongruously during the somber ceremony.

    Synonymsdiscordantlyinappropriatelyincompatiblyinconsistentlyoddlyout of placestrangelyunsuitably

    Antonymsappropriatelycompatiblyconsistentlyfittinglyharmoniously

Forms
  • more incongruously comparative form
  • most incongruously superlative form
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