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syntonic

syntonic

9.4
Fitting in well with the people around you
  • adjective
  • /sɪnˈtɒnɪk/
translation icon : sintónico
  • Her confident and easy-going nature made her very syntonic with the group of friends she had.
  • ego-syntonic

The term ego syntonic was actually initially used by Sigmund Freud in his book on narcissism.

Examples

  • They are distinct from neurotic disorders in that they are ego-syntonic.

    Academic text (1994)

  • The term ego syntonic was actually initially used by Sigmund Freud in his book on narcissism.

    DoctorRamani

  • In therapy, he was praised for being syntonic with the supportive environment provided by the counselors.

  • The musician's style was syntonic with the cultural themes present in the community, making her performances resonate well.

Synonyms

simpatico
vssyntonic
5 6.2

Being friendly and easy to get along with

emphasizes harmony with the social group rather than personal likability

Antonyms

dissonant
1 7.1

Colors, opinions, or sounds that do not match and seem to clash

How Harmonious

harmonious
14 4.2
in tune
31 3.7
syntonic
9.4
aligned
4.2
compatible
112 4.1

Surface Forms

syntonic positive

Morphology

syntonic = tonic (semi-transparent) = syn + tonic

Formed from syn- ('together/with') + tonic ('relating to tone'), but the psychological sense 'in harmony with one's environment' is a metaphorical extension that may not be directly inferable for B1 learners.

Etymology

Syntonic comes from the parts syn- meaning 'with' and tonic related to 'tone' or 'tune'. So think of someone 'in tune' with others; that's why syntonic means being in harmony or fitting in with a group.