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incongruously
/ɪnˈkɒŋɡrʊəsli/
adverb
niezgodnie
Also
nieadekwatniedziwacznie
Definition
In a way that seems strange or out of place because it does not fit with its surroundings or context.
Examples
He was incongruously dressed in a tuxedo at the casual beach party.
Był niezgodnie ubrany w smoking na swobodnej imprezie na plaży.
An old, incongruously modern building stood among the ancient ruins.
Stary, nieadekwatnie nowoczesny budynek stał wśród starożytnych ruin.
Synonyms
Collocations
incongruously placedincongruously dressedincongruously cheerful
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