What is another word for Congruously?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒnɡɹuːəsli] (IPA)

Congruously is a word that expresses how compatible two or more things are in terms of their appearance, nature, or essence. Synonyms for congruously include suitably, fittingly, appropriately, and properly. These words all imply a harmony between two or more things, whether it be in terms of size, shape, or purpose. Other synonyms include correspondingly, coincidently, and compatibly. These words convey the idea that two things fit together seamlessly and complement each other well. It is important to use these synonyms in order to diversify one's vocabulary and avoid repetition, while also conveying the intended meaning clearly and effectively.

What are the hypernyms for Congruously?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for Congruously?

Antonyms for the word "congruously" would be "incongruously," "inappropriately," "discrepantly," "incompatibly," and "inconsistently." These words describe situations or things that do not match, are not appropriate or suitable, or do not look or fit together correctly. An example of "incongruously" would be wearing a tuxedo to a beach party. "Inappropriately" might mean using highly technical language to explain a simple concept to a beginner. "Discrepantly" could describe a budget that doesn't add up. "Incompatibly" would describe a couple with absolutely nothing in common, and "inconsistently" could describe a company's core values that are not reflected in their actions.

What are the antonyms for Congruously?

Usage examples for Congruously

He showed with a gesture how thoroughly he had taken it in; after which, within a few seconds, he had, quite Congruously, turned the situation about.
"The Wings of the Dove, Volume 1 of 2"
Henry James
And this brings into my Mind, that having taken a Flat and Bright piece of Gold, that was Refin'd by a Curious and Skilfull Person on purpose to Trye to what height of Purity Gold could be brought by Art, I found that this very piece, as Glorious as it look'd, being rubb'd a little upon a piece of fine clean Linnen, did sully it with a kind of Black; and the like I have observ'd in Refin'd Silver, which I therefore mention, because I formerly suspected that the Impurity of the Metall might have been the only Cause of what I have divers times obferv'd in wearing Silver-hilted Swords, Namely, that where they rubb'd upon my Clothes, if they were of a Light-Colour'd Cloath, the Affriction would quickly Black them; and Congruously hereunto I have found Pens Blackt almost all over, when I had a while carri'd them about me in a Silver Ink-case.
"Experiments and Considerations Touching Colours (1664)"
Robert Boyle
The agent of the change was, as quite Congruously happened, none other than the shining youth whom he now seemed to himself to have been thinking of for ever so long, for a much longer time than he had ever in his life spent at an evening party, as the young Lord: which personage suddenly stood before him again, holding him up an odd object and smiling, as if in reference to it, with a gladness that at once struck our friend as almost too absurd for belief.
"The Finer Grain"
Henry James

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