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congenialness

congenialness

7.4
The quality of being pleasant and easy to get along with
  • noun
  • /kənˈdʒiːniəl.nəs/
translation icon : congenialidad
  • Her congenialness made her a favorite among her peers.

Examples

  • The congenialness between the two business partners led to a successful venture.

  • The congenialness of the team created a positive work environment.

  • A sense of congenialness quickly developed in the group, making collaboration easier.

  • Her congenialness made her popular among her colleagues.

  • A sense of congenialness quickly developed in the group, making collaboration easier.

  • Her congenialness made her popular among her colleagues.

  • The congenialness of the team created a positive work environment.

Synonyms

friendliness
vscongenialness
16 1.0

A kind and pleasant way of treating other people

emphasizes fitting together pleasantly with others beyond simple kindness
congeniality
vscongenialness
11 6.5

Being pleasant and friendly so people enjoy your company

is an alternative noun form for the same social pleasantness
compatibility
vscongenialness
9 3.9

A situation where two people understand each other and get along

adds an element of being pleasant as well as fitting together
pleasantness
vscongenialness
2 3.4

A feeling that something is nice and enjoyable

applies specifically to being pleasant and fitting with others, not general enjoyment
agreeability
vscongenialness
1 5.0

A pleasant, friendly quality of someone who often says yes to others

centers on mutual pleasant fit rather than just agreeing with others
companionableness
vscongenialness
8.7

The quality of being friendly and pleasant to be with

focuses more on general pleasant compatibility with others
amiableness
vscongenialness
6.7

A friendly, pleasant way of acting that makes others feel comfortable

stresses being agreeable and compatible with others rather than just manner
amicability
vscongenialness
6.2

A friendly, pleasant way of behaving that avoids conflict

focuses more on pleasant mutual fit than on avoiding disputes
amicableness
vscongenialness
7.7

A friendly, pleasant way of acting that avoids quarrels

places stronger weight on mutual pleasant fit than on nonquarrelsomeness
agreeableness
vscongenialness
4.4

A pleasant feeling from nice surroundings or conditions

applies specifically to pleasant compatibility between people rather than general pleasure

Antonyms

A feeling of discomfort or dislike

A situation where two things cannot work or live together without problems

How Friendly

warmth
103 1.0
friendliness
16 1.0
congenialness
7.4
reserve
9 5.2
aloofness
4 7.2

Surface Forms

congenialness singular

Morphology

congenialness = congenial (transparent) = congenial + ness

A regular noun-forming derivation from the adjective 'congenial' using the productive suffix '-ness', yielding the state or quality of being congenial.

Etymology

Congenialness comes from con- ('with') and genial, from a root that means 'birth' or 'kind' and is the same root in generation. So to be congenial is to be 'with the same kind' — pleasant and easy to get along with, and congenialness is the quality of being friendly and compatible.