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incongruous

Prononciation : [ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs]

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Comment utiliser incongruous dans une phrase : 2 sens et 6 exemples audio.

Contexte : « similarity »

(adjective) when things do not match or fit together. It's like wearing a winter coat in the summer; it just looks odd because it's not the right time for it.

Exemple

The bright red car looked incongruous parked beside the old, rusty truck.

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Her elegant dress seemed incongruous at the casual picnic.

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Why does that painting look so incongruous in the modern room?

Contexte : « relationship »

(adjective) when something does not make sense together or creates a strange contrast. It’s like a funny clown at a serious funeral; they just don’t go together.

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The comedian's jokes were incongruous with the serious message of the play.

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His cheerful attitude was incongruous with the sad news everyone had just received.

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Can you see why her cheerful outfit seems incongruous for such a sad occasion?

Comment prononcer incongruous

Prononciation : [ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs]

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