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Incongruous
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Simple meaning
What does Incongruous mean?
Incongruous means not fitting in.
Dictionary definition
Strange or out of place because it does not fit with its surroundings.
Example sentences
Incongruous in a sentence
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The clown shoes looked incongruous with the formal suit.
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The bright sign seemed incongruous on the quiet old street.
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The author uses an incongruous detail to make readers notice the unusual mood of the scene.
Synonyms
Words like Incongruous
out of placeNot fitting with the surroundings.
mismatchedNot matching well with something else.
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Word family
Incongruous word family
Base word
incongruous
adjective
incongruous
Base form.
adjective
congruous
Fitting or suitable.
noun
incongruity
The quality of not fitting in.
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Practice 1
What does incongruous mean?
Incongruous describes something that seems out of place.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to incongruous?
Mismatched is closest because incongruous things do not fit together.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses incongruous correctly?
This sentence correctly uses incongruous to describe something out of place.
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