noun

congeniality

kuhn-jee-nee-A-lih-tee

Congeniality (noun) means the quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to get along with. Example: “She won Miss Congeniality for being the friendliest contestant in the pageant.”

noun

The quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to get along with.

"She won Miss Congeniality for being the friendliest contestant in the pageant."

How to use congeniality

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHow friendly and likeable someone is.

Common pairings

Miss Congeniality a spirit of congeniality

Word forms

congenialities plural

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Synonyms

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congenialness

Related words

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Rhymes for congeniality

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Frequently asked questions

What does “congeniality” mean?

The word “congeniality” means the quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to get along with. In plain terms, how friendly and likeable someone is.

How do you pronounce “congeniality”?

“Congeniality” is pronounced kuhn-jee-nee-A-lih-tee (/kənˌd͡ʒiːniˈælɪti/ in IPA).

How do you use “congeniality” in a sentence?

Here is “congeniality” used in a sentence: “She won Miss Congeniality for being the friendliest contestant in the pageant.”

What part of speech is “congeniality”?

“Congeniality” is a noun.

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