CONGENIALITY Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

congeniality

noun

Definition of congeniality

as in friendliness

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as in friendship

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Recent Examples of congeniality 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 Missoula, Montana, where he was born, bequeathed him a folksy Eagle Scout congeniality, all nasal delivery and gee-whiz enthusiasm. — Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for congeniality

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Noun

Diaper qualities and features Some general diaper selection factors to consider are cost, softness, absorbency, fit, fragrance, ingredients and environmental friendliness.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Casual and low-key, but sophisticated and very personable—all the friendliness without the snootiness.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of friendliness

Noun

The film introduces four newcomers – Aarushi Bajaj, Ansh Duggal, Bianca Arora and Piyush Khati – who headline a story centered on friendship, young love, heartbreak and the process of figuring out life as a young adult.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
But still, the friendship captured onscreen is true to life, and an interesting peek into one of Hollywood’s most enduring bromances.

— Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of friendship

Noun

The cordiality and handsome looks of the dining room are exquisite reminders of elaborate Milanese design.

— John Mariani, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Indianapolis didn't crack Nextdoor's list of the 20 friendliest cities in Indiana, but its separate ranking of neighborhoods in the Indy metro area finds plenty of cordiality in Central Indiana.

— Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026

Definition of cordiality

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That Broadway play, penned by Jordan Harrison, deals with the potential (if that’s the word) for AI to offer companionship for seniors.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
While there are many women seeking casual adventures, most turn to the apps for true companionship.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of companionship

Noun

For all the ways these drugs are associated with deprivation, many users describe a paradoxical new sociability.

— Elyse Moody, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
Her public image was capacious enough that Rollerena could carry not only camp and sociability, but profound grief as well.

— Emilie Hardman, JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2026

Definition of sociability

Noun

In a way, the intrusion of violence into the otherwise festive dinner did manage to galvanize a sense of comity between bitter political rivals.

— Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Getting the debt down to a manageable size will take sacrifice in the way of cuts and tax increases, which are difficult even in times of relative political comity.

— Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026

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