incongruously

[US]/in'kɔŋgruəsli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a way that is not in harmony or in agreement

Example Sentences

The bright pink flamingo stood incongruously against the dull grey backdrop.

She wore a ball gown incongruously to the casual picnic.

The modern art piece seemed incongruously placed in the traditional museum.

His loud laughter sounded incongruously in the solemn church.

The old-fashioned cottage was incongruously nestled among sleek modern skyscrapers.

The serious topic was incongruously met with laughter from the audience.

His formal attire seemed incongruously overdressed for the casual beach party.

The futuristic technology appeared incongruously in the historical period drama.

Her elegant handwriting looked incongruously messy on the crumpled paper.

The upbeat pop music played incongruously in the somber funeral procession.

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