incongruous
Comparative
more incongruous
Superlative
most incongruous
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peculiar and not like what is considered suitable or appropriate for a situation
- The bright red dress was incongruous at the somber funeral.
- It was incongruous to hear such loud music in the otherwise serene library.
- Her humorous remarks were incongruous with the serious nature of the board meeting.
- The loud, upbeat music was incongruous with the solemn tone of the funeral.
- The modern art piece looked incongruous in the traditional setting of the antique gallery.
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