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Synonyms & Antonyms of congruous
1
having the parts agreeably related
- the congruous layout of the mansion's formal gardens conveys a sense of both grandeur and intimacy
Synonyms for congruous
- balanced,
- consonant,
- eurythmic
- (or eurhythmic),
- harmonic,
- harmonious
Words Related to congruous
- even,
- proportioned,
- regular,
- symmetrical
- (or symmetric)
- aesthetic
- (also esthetic or aesthetical or esthetical),
- artistic,
- becoming,
- elegant,
- graceful,
- tasteful
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2
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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“Congruous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congruous. Accessed 3 Dec. 2021.
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The first known use of congruous was in 1580
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