congeniality

noun

con·​ge·​nial·​i·​ty kən-ˌjē-nē-ˈa-lə-tē 

-ˌjēn-ˈya-

: friendly concern, interest, and support : the quality or state of being congenial

a workplace atmosphere of respect and congeniality

In the mind of the voter, compromise and congeniality between the left and the right is as much a strategic choice as a genuine flourishing of good feelings …

—Shervin Malekzadeh

Her enthusiasm, originality, congeniality, and effective leadership have served to expand the library's value to the community and its public outreach.

—Vincent Andrunas

Examples of congeniality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The venue’s intimacy, coupled with a more informal, speakeasy vibe, permeated an award ceremony that was notable for its moments of laughter and easy congeniality. —Leila Cobo, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025

Not even Day’s 1000-watt congeniality can keep the barrage from bordering on disturbing. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2025

Member Ian Galton said moving forward the board needs to work on congeniality and being more efficient. —Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025

But that general congeniality isn’t translating to on-court discipline, a crucial problem for Marsh to grapple with as a first-year coach. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for congeniality

• abnormality
• cardinality
• commonality
• communality
• cordiality
• corporeality
• criminality
• criticality
• functionality
• generality
• geniality
• hospitality