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congeniality.

The quality of being congenial; the state of being agreeable or of having similar tastes.

12 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/kənˌd͡ʒiːniˈælɪti/
  1. The quality of being congenial; the state of being agreeable or of having similar tastes.

    countable · uncountable
    Eugenie was known for her congeniality; she could easily fit in to virtually any group of people and have a good time.
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English con- Proto-Indo-European *ǵenh₁-der. Latin genius Proto-Indo-European *h₂el- Proto-Indo-European *-is Proto-Indo-European *h₂élisder.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālis Latin geniālisbor. Middle French génialbor. English genial English congenial Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English congeniality From congenial + -ity.

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