n. The state or quality of being congenial; natural affinity; adaptation; suitableness. Sir J. Reynolds. [ 1913 Webster ] If congeniality of tastes could have made a marriage happy, that union should have been thrice blessed. Motley. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Compatibility between persons. Syn. -- congenialness. [ WordNet 1.5 ] 3. The personality trait of being friendly to a conspicuous degree. Syn. -- geniality. [ PJC ] 4. The personality trait of being likable or pleasant. Syn. -- pleasantness, likability. [ WordNet 1.5 ] |