congeniality

noun

con·​ge·​nial·​i·​ty kən-ˌjē-nē-ˈa-lə-tē 

-ˌjēn-ˈya-

: friendly concern, interest, and support : the quality or state of being congenial

a workplace atmosphere of respect and congeniality

In the mind of the voter, compromise and congeniality between the left and the right is as much a strategic choice as a genuine flourishing of good feelings …

—Shervin Malekzadeh

Her enthusiasm, originality, congeniality, and effective leadership have served to expand the library's value to the community and its public outreach.

—Vincent Andrunas

Examples of congeniality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hugh Grant and a scented candle terrorize two young missionaries in the trailer for A24's Heretic Grant exudes an almost obsequious congeniality before letting something more sinister seep from his pores. —Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2024

In her 25 years on the bench, she was known for her congeniality and independence. —Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2023

What makes Pence so puzzling is a devotion to ideals (Christian faith, country, family) that dances uneasily with ambition and congeniality. —T.a. Frank, Washington Post, 28 June 2023

To audiences at the Hudson Theatre, Edelman’s college-buddy congeniality is the key to this 75-minute narrative set. —Naveen Kumar, Variety, 26 June 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above