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congeniality

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English

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Etymology

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From congenial +‎ -ity.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kənˌd͡ʒiːniˈælɪti/
  • Rhymes: -ælɪti
  • Hyphenation: con‧ge‧ni‧al‧i‧ty

Noun

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congeniality (countable and uncountable, plural congenialities)

  1. The quality of being congenial; the state of being agreeable or of having similar tastes.
    Eugenie was known for her congeniality; she could easily fit in to virtually any group of people and have a good time.
    • 1856, John Lothrop Motley, The Rise of the Dutch Republic. A History. [], volume (please specify |volume=I to III), New York, N.Y.: Harper & Brothers, [], →OCLC:
      If congeniality of tastes could have made a marriage happy, that union should have been thrice blessed.

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