congruous

adjective

con·gru·ous ˈkäŋ-grü-əs

Synonyms of congruous

: being in agreement, harmony, or correspondence

Their achievements were congruous with their abilities.

: conforming to the circumstances or requirements of a situation : appropriate

… a congruous room to work in …—George Bernard Shaw

: marked or enhanced by harmonious agreement among constituent elements

a congruous theme

congruously adverb

congruousness noun

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Congruous has been used in English since at least 1599, when it appeared in the following description: "All the parts of his bodie were in good proportion, and congruous as a man could wish." It has remained more or less true to its Latin roots: it is derived from Latin congruus, an adjective that comes from the verb "congruere," which means "to come together" or "to agree." Another familiar "congruere" descendant in English is "congruent," which first appeared at least a century earlier with the same meaning as "congruous." We also acquired "congrue," a verb meaning "to be in harmony" or "to agree," from "congruere," but it has since become obsolete.

Examples of congruous in a Sentence

the congruous layout of the mansion's formal gardens conveys a sense of both grandeur and intimacy when performing his official duties, the president must be dressed in clothes that are congruous with his high position

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Hannah is a sustainability consultant and climate impact manager, which is congruous with an outdoor ethos and the culture around bike guiding. —Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024 On the pool deck, a minimalist railing acts as a congruous border to this backyard retreat. —Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 24 May 2023