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
Shervin MalekzadehHer enthusiasm, originality, congeniality, and effective leadership have served to expand the library's value to the community and its public outreach.—Vincent Andrunas
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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
The goal for all business leaders hiring or training teams should be to emphasize the importance of congeniality, sociability and warmth–these attributes go a long way in building brand affinity and customer loyalty.
—Michael Shooster, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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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
The goal for all business leaders hiring or training teams should be to emphasize the importance of congeniality, sociability and warmth–these attributes go a long way in building brand affinity and customer loyalty.
—Michael Shooster, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for congeniality
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“Congeniality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congeniality. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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