Definition & Meaning of "incongruous"in English

incongruous

peculiar and not like what is considered suitable or appropriate for a situation

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

qualitative

Superlative

most incongruous

Comparative

more incongruous

gradable

domain

appropriateness, suitability, context

Examples

The bright red dress was incongruous at the somber funeral.

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