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/ɪŋkɒŋˈɡruːəntli/ · in.con.gru.en.tly
adverb
  1. In a way that is not harmonious or consistent with what is expected. The artist's use of bright colors in a somber painting was done incongruently.
adverb
  1. In a way that is not in harmony with the surroundings or context. The loud music played incongruently in the quiet library.
Did you know? The word 'incongruently' is often used in literary and artistic critiques to describe a work that intentionally subverts expectations or creates a sense of tension through its use of incongruous elements.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 16, 2026