Congeniality

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /kənˌdʒiːniˈæləti/

Definitions of congeniality

noun the quality of being pleasant, friendly, and sociable

Example Sentences

A1 She always greets her neighbors with congeniality.

A2 The congeniality of the team members made the project enjoyable.

B1 The congeniality between the coworkers helped create a positive work environment.

B2 The congeniality of the host made the guests feel welcome and at ease.

C1 The congeniality of the group was evident in their ability to work together harmoniously.

C2 His congeniality towards others is one of the reasons he is well-liked by everyone he meets.

adjective congenial

Example Sentences

A1 She is a congeniality person who always has a smile on her face.

A2 The congeniality atmosphere at the party made everyone feel welcome.

B1 The congeniality relationship between the coworkers helped improve productivity.

B2 His congeniality nature makes him easy to get along with in any situation.

C1 The congeniality of the team members contributed to the success of the project.

C2 Her congeniality demeanor and positive attitude are admired by everyone she meets.

Examples of congeniality in a Sentence

formal The congeniality of the team members greatly contributed to the success of the project.

informal I always enjoy the congeniality of our weekly game nights with friends.

slang The congeniality at the party last night was off the charts!

figurative The congeniality between the two rival groups was like a breath of fresh air in the tense atmosphere.

Grammatical Forms of congeniality

past tense

congenialized

plural

congenialities

comparative

more congenial

superlative

most congenial

present tense

congenializes

future tense

will be congenial

perfect tense

has congenialized

continuous tense

is congenializing

singular

congeniality

positive degree

congenial

infinitive

to congenialize

gerund

congenializing

participle

congenialized

Origin and Evolution of congeniality

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'congeniality' originated from the Latin word 'congenialis' which means 'kindred in nature'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe people who had a similar nature or disposition, 'congeniality' has evolved to also encompass the quality of being friendly, pleasant, or sociable.