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INCONGRUOUSLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does incongruously mean?
• INCONGRUOUSLY (adverb)
The adverb INCONGRUOUSLY has 1 sense:
1. in an incongruous manner
Familiarity information: INCONGRUOUSLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an incongruous manner
Context example:
his shirttails stuck out from his tuxedo pants somewhat incongruously
Pertainym:
incongruous (lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness)
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