Congruously — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /ˈkäŋ-grü-əs/ con·gru·ous

Meaning & Definition of Congruously

Congruously (adjective)

  1. being in agreement, harmony, or correspondence
  2. conforming to the circumstances or requirements of a situation, appropriate
  3. marked or enhanced by harmonious agreement among constituent elements

Congruously (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose

    "in a congruously solemn voice, he recited the oath of office"

    similar: appositely, appropriately, correctly, duly, fittingly, happily, meetly, properly, right, rightly, suitably
    related: well, acceptably, adequately, passably, satisfactorily, tolerably, decently, decorously
    opposite: improperly, inappropriately, incongruously, incorrectly, unseemly, unsuitably, wrongly
    near: unacceptably, unsatisfactorily, inopportunely, unfortunately, unseasonably, inappositely, inaptly, irrelevantly, awkwardly, ungracefully

Related Entry: Congruous (adjective)

Congruous is a different word from Congruously. The synonyms below are for congruous, not for congruously.

  1. having the parts agreeably related

    "the congruous layout of the mansion's formal gardens conveys a sense of both grandeur and intimacy"

    similar: balanced, consonant, eurythmic, harmonic, harmonious
    related: even, proportioned, regular, symmetrical, aesthetic, artistic, becoming, elegant, graceful, tasteful, agreeable, felicitous, pleasant, pleasing, satisfying, coherent, cohesive, compatible, coordinated, correspondent, matched, matching, Apollinian, Apollonian
    opposite: disharmonic, disharmonious, incongruous, inharmonic, inharmonious, unbalanced
    near: asymmetrical, disordered, irregular, skewed, unequal, uneven, unsymmetrical, distasteful, graceless, inartistic, inelegant, tasteless, unaesthetic, unbecoming, ungraceful, unlovely, disagreeable, displeasing, dissatisfying, infelicitous, unfortunate, unpleasant, unsightly, clashing, conflicting, disunited, incompatible, uncoordinated

  2. not having or showing any apparent conflict

    "when performing his official duties, the president must be dressed in clothes that are congruous with his high position"

    similar: accordant, coherent, compatible, concordant, conformable (to), congruent, consistent, consonant, correspondent (with or to), harmonious, nonconflicting, of a piece
    related: self-consistent, appropriate, befitting, felicitous, fit, fitting, meet, proper, right, suitable
    opposite: conflicting, conflictive, incompatible, incongruous, inconsistent, inharmonious, noncompatible
    near: improper, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, infelicitous, unsuitable

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Congruously

The most common words with a similar meaning to Congruously:

appositely, appropriately, correctly, duly, fittingly, happily, meetly, properly, right, rightly, suitably

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Congruously

Words with the opposite meaning of Congruously:

improperly, inappropriately, incongruously, incorrectly, unseemly, unsuitably, wrongly

Related Words for Congruously

well, acceptably, adequately, passably, satisfactorily, tolerably, decently, decorously

Near Antonyms of Congruously

unacceptably, unsatisfactorily, inopportunely, unfortunately, unseasonably, inappositely, inaptly, irrelevantly, awkwardly, ungracefully

Word Forms of Congruously

Derived words: congruously (adverb), congruousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Congruously

Latin congruus, from congruere to come together, agree

First known use: 1580

Frequently Asked Questions about Congruously

What does "Congruously" mean?

"Congruously" means being in agreement, harmony, or correspondence. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: being in agreement, harmony, or correspondence.

What is another word for "Congruously"?

Other words for "Congruously" include appositely, appropriately, correctly, duly, fittingly, happily, meetly and properly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Congruously" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Congruously"?

There are 19 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Congruously". Common alternatives include appositely, appropriately, correctly, duly, fittingly, happily, meetly, properly, right and rightly.

What is the opposite of "Congruously"?

Antonyms of "Congruously" include improperly, inappropriately, incongruously, incorrectly, unseemly, unsuitably and wrongly. Near antonyms include unacceptably, unsatisfactorily, inopportunely and unfortunately.

How do you use "Congruously" in a sentence?

Examples of "Congruously" in a sentence: "in a congruously solemn voice, he recited the oath of office".

Is "Congruously" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Congruously" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Congruously"?

"Congruously" is pronounced /ˈkäŋ-grü-əs/ and divided into syllables as con·gru·ous.

What is the origin of the word "Congruously"?

"Congruously" comes from Latin congruus, from congruere to come together, agree. First known use: 1580.