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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishHow friendly and likeable someone is.
Common pairings
Miss Congeniality
a spirit of congeniality
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Word forms
- Plural
- congenialities
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Synonyms
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uncongeniality
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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.
