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congeniality

con·gen·ial
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh n-jeen-yuh l]
    • /kənˈdʒin yəl/
    • /kənˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ɪ.ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-jeen-yuh l]
    • /kənˈdʒin yəl/

Definitions of congeniality word

  • adjective congeniality agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character: congenial surroundings. 1
  • adjective congeniality suited or adapted in spirit, feeling, temper, etc.; compatible: a congenial couple. 1
  • noun congeniality The quality of being congenial; the state of being agreeable or of having similar tastes. 1
  • noun congeniality pleasant character or quality 1
See all 4 definitions of congeniality

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Origin of congeniality

First appearance:

before 1615
One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin con- con- + geni(us) genius + -al1

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Parts of speech for Congeniality

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Congeniality

congeniality popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for congeniality

noun congeniality

  • geniality — warmly and pleasantly cheerful; cordial: a genial disposition; a genial host.
  • agreeable — If something is agreeable, it is pleasant and you enjoy it.
  • cordiality — warmth of feeling
  • niceness — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
  • sociable — inclined to associate with or be in the company of others.
All 16 Synonyms of congeniality

Antonyms for congeniality

noun congeniality

  • aloofness — the quality or state of being aloof, distant, or reserved; indifference: His girlfriend's recent aloofness may be a sign that the relationship is over.
  • coldness — having a relatively low temperature; having little or no warmth: cold water; a cold day.
  • coolness — moderately cold; neither warm nor cold: a rather cool evening.
All 3 Antonyms of congeniality

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Related words

  • miss

    to fail to hit or strike: to miss a target.
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