congruously

adverb

Definition of congruouslynext
as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose in a congruously solemn voice, he recited the oath of office

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congruously
  1. properly
  2. correctly
  3. appropriately
Adverb
  • Few companies have the time and talent to properly address AI as an asset, liability and necessity, so a new breed of MSPs has emerged to meet the moment.
    — James Loffler, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Two of the most exciting results, the experts say, incorporate preexisting ideas from the recent mathematical literature without properly citing them.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of properly
Adverb
  • One lesson is that with trusts, or really with any legal entity, correctly structuring the trust only is a part of the solution.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • StubHub did not update this rescheduling correctly within its internal system.
    — Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of correctly
Adverb
  • Edward Hoke is an ingratiating, appropriately annoying and attractive Blaze.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Hydrogen molecules contain two hydrogen atoms whose electron spins must pair appropriately to form the H–H bond.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of appropriately
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“Congruously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congruously. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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