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Definition of congeniality

congeniality

/kənˌdʒiːniˈæləti/
con · ge · ni · al · i · ty
Adverb:congenially
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Plural:congenialities
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Adjective:congenial
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congeniality Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality of having a pleasant, warm, and sociable disposition.

Example

"Her natural congeniality made every new colleague feel immediately welcome at the firm."

2

The state of being mutually compatible or suited to one's tastes, temperament, or needs.

Example

"Their long-lasting scholarly partnership was built on a shared congeniality of intellectual interests."

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• Rhymes for congeniality

• Nearby Words

congeal
congee
congenial
congeniality
congenially
congenital
congenitally

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 18th century from the adjective congenial, which derives from Modern Latin congenial, combining com- ('together') and genialis ('relating to one's tutelary spirit or nature', from Latin genius).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Congeniality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/congeniality
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