CONGRUOUS Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

congruous

adjective

ˈkäŋ-grü-əs

Definition of congruous

as in symmetrical

having the parts agreeably related the congruous layout of the mansion's formal gardens conveys a sense of both grandeur and intimacy

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as in consistent

not having or showing any apparent conflict when performing his official duties, the president must be dressed in clothes that are congruous with his high position

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Recent Examples of congruous Hannah is a sustainability consultant and climate impact manager, which is congruous with an outdoor ethos and the culture around bike guiding. — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024 On the pool deck, a minimalist railing acts as a congruous border to this backyard retreat. — Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 24 May 2023 Dripping noses, sneezes, and a stressful mission did not make for congruous relations with Mission Control. — Ben Evans, Discover Magazine, 5 Jan. 2023 To speak of the Los Angeles riots, therefore, is to speak of dozens of events involving multiple cities and counties, an overlapping but not always congruous set of memories and perspectives that do not neatly map onto one another. — New York Times, 28 Apr. 2022 And getting quantum computers to outlearn traditional machines means finding AI problems that boil down to mathematical operations congruous with quantum physics. — Quanta Magazine, 4 Feb. 2022 The first would be that each group would take a first step inside the Armani group and better evaluate its potential, leading to a congruous offer for the rest of the stake. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

Recent Examples of Synonyms for congruous

Adjective

Ornately designed, the semi-sheer, lacy construction included florals and botanical symmetrical patterning.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Since the very first Fire TV came out in 2017, the remote has been a mostly symmetrical flat black wand with slightly curved ends.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of symmetrical

Adjective

The service Signature Ritz-Carlton polish—consistent, unobtrusive, and intuitive.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
Anderson stresses that positive experiences should be intentional and consistent, not one giant gathering carrying all the weight.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of consistent

Adjective

While spaghetti squash may elicit a lower blood sugar response than acorn squash, both can fit into a balanced lifestyle that supports blood sugar levels.

— Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026
The administration made the fiscally responsible decision to incorporate these proceeds into its supplemental pension payment as part of a balanced budget that also maintains funding for critical services and neighborhood investments.

— Todd Feurer, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of balanced

Adjective

Ziggy Marley was headlining the show with Burning Spear, and the air was thick with the sound of harmonic lineage.

— Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
But at times, the caliber of their technical and harmonic choices sounds arty and sophisticated.

— Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of harmonic

Adjective

The film’s treatment of Odysseus’s lies, too, seems consonant with the Ten Commandments instead of Homer’s moral worldview.

— Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026
But recent research found that members of the Tsimane’, a native Amazonian society in Bolivia, rate consonant and dissonant chords as equally pleasurable.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026

Definition of consonant

Adjective

Naval engineers built elegant streets lined with glass balconies that became the envy of northwestern Spain, and more than a century later, Spain’s future dictator, Francisco Franco, the son of a naval officer, was born there.

— Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Lié Studio The Eva Weekend tote $870 This sleek bag is the leather tote at its most elegant—roomy enough to hold travel essentials and crafted in luxurious Portuguese leather.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of elegant

Adjective

John’s overall verdict was that the Beats Pill provides a potent mix at a pleasing price—made even more satisfying with this 33% discount at Amazon.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Meta has collaborated with Kylie Jenner and Ray-Ban to make their controversial AI glasses more aesthetically pleasing, and real robots are closer than ever before to the world of fashion.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of pleasing

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