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syntonic

syntonic

1 9.4
Fitting in well with the people around you
  • adjective
  • /sɪnˈtɒnɪk/
: 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
6 6.2

Being friendly and easy to get along with

emphasizes harmony with the social group rather than personal likability

Antonyms

dissonant
2 7.1

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

How Harmonious

harmonious
20 4.2
in tune
39 3.7
syntonic
1 9.4
aligned
57 4.2
compatible
120 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.