| 单词 | congeniality |
| 释义 | congeniality (once / 20592 pages) n People who have the quality of congeniality have a gift for getting along with others. They are warm, friendly, and probably well-suited to serve on welcoming committees. The noun congeniality is closely related to the word geniality, which means "friendliness." Congeniality can be defined the same way, but the Latin prefix con, or "with," adds a sense of connection to other people. If you can't get elected as Prom Queen, strive for the title "Miss Congeniality." WORD FAMILYcongeniality: congenialities+/congenial: congeniality, congenially, congenialness, uncongenial/uncongenial: uncongeniality, uncongenially/uncongeniality: uncongenialities USAGE EXAMPLESSome in the climate community argue that congeniality like Dr. Hayhoe’s can be counterproductive, especially when well-funded deniers of climate science spread disinformation and vituperation. New York Times(Oct 10, 2016) But Trump doesn't appear to be gunning for Mr. Congeniality in this presidential competition. US News(Jun 30, 2016) They were a genuine odd couple—the wonkish ruminant sharing a cockpit with Mr. Congeniality, whose days flew by without a flutter of self-doubt. The New Yorker(Jun 27, 2016) 1n a congenial disposition Ant|Hyper uncongeniality a disposition not to be congenial friendliness a friendly disposition 2n compatibility between persons Syn|Hyper congenialness compatibility capability of existing or performing in harmonious or congenial combination |
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