C2
incongruent vs incongruously
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| incongruentadjective/ɪnˈkɑːŋ.ɡru.ənt/ | Meaning not fitting well together or not matching what is expected | Goes with — | Example His cheerful words were incongruent with the sad look on his face. |
| incongruouslyadverb/ˌɪn.kənˈɡruː.əs.li/ | Meaning in a way that looks strange or out of place because it does not fit with its surroundings | Goes with sit incongruously | Example He was dressed incongruously in a heavy winter coat on the hottest day of summer. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
His cheerful words were with the sad look on his face.