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congeniality

[ kuhn-jee-nee-al-i-tee ]

noun

  1. the quality of being agreeable, suitable, or pleasant:

    The guest rooms combine the very latest in technology with the best facilities, comfort, and congeniality.

  2. the quality of being well-matched or agreeable to each other; compatibility:

    In later years, the two men’s friendship was cemented by their intellectual and religious congeniality.



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  • un·con·ge·ni·al·i·ty noun
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Example Sentences

The man who holds ABC/ESPN's wacky goulash of World Cup punditry together strikes viewers as a paragon of congeniality.

Unlike Miss Congeniality and its sequel, in which Bullock plays an FBI agent, this is definitely not a romantic comedy.

Not only did Palin show off her skills as a flutist as well, but she was awarded the title of Miss Congeniality.

Known for his easy-going California attitude, he is respected for his creativity, work ethic, and congeniality.

Quite a few years had passed since Bullock was pulling in big box office with Miss Congeniality and Two Weeks Notice.

Jacinth on her side was conscious of a good deal of congeniality between herself and her aunt.

Without congeniality there cannot be much influence, at least not in the case of so exclusive and fastidious a nature as Chopin's.

With regard to Bellini, Chopin's sympathy was strengthened by the congeniality of their individual temperaments.

Society is split into strata made up largely through community of interest, and congeniality of ideas and thoughts.

Nothing wears better than good sense, and nothing is more essential to permanent congeniality and usefulness.

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What does congeniality mean?

Congeniality is the quality of being pleasant and agreeable.

Someone who’s known for their congeniality is friendly, nice, and easy to get along with. Such a person can be described as congenial.

The word congeniality is typically used to refer to a quality of a person, but it can also be used to refer to the quality of a situation or environment, as in We try to maintain a sense of congeniality and camaraderie in the office. 

Less commonly, congeniality can refer to the quality of being well matched, as in It’s a friendship based on congeniality—they share several interests. The word compatibility is a close synonym of this sense of congeniality.

Example: Jess is known around town for her congeniality—she has a kind word for everyone she meets.

Where does congeniality come from?

The first records of the word congeniality come from the 1600s. The suffix -ity is used in nouns to indicate a state or condition. The base word, congenial, is essentially a combination of con-, meaning “same” or “together,” and genial, meaning “warmly and pleasantly cheerful,” from the Latin geniālis, “festive, jovial, pleasant.”

The words congeniality and geniality can be used as synonyms. The title Miss Congeniality refers to an award given in some pageants to the contestant voted as having the most pleasant personality. It’s also sometimes used in a figurative way to refer to a person who is being extra friendly or in an ironic way to someone who is being disagreeable.

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What are some other forms related to congeniality?

  • uncongeniality (noun)
  • congenial (adjective)

What are some synonyms for congeniality?

What are some words that share a root or word element with congeniality

What are some words that often get used in discussing congeniality?

How is congeniality used in real life?

Congeniality is always used in a positive way. A lot of people know the word from the title Miss Congeniality (which is also the name of a movie).

Try using congeniality!

Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of congeniality?

A. affability

B. conviviality

C. incompatibility

D. geniality

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