congruous

[ˈkɒŋɡruəs]

congruous Definition

• 1. in agreement or harmony
• 2. appropriate or fitting

Using congruous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "congruous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The colors of the painting are congruous with the decor of the room.

• Example

  His actions were not congruous with his words.

• Example

  The new employee's skills are congruous with the job requirements.

congruous Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for congruous

• compatible
• consistent
• harmonious
• suitable
• appropriate

Antonyms for congruous

• inconsistent
• inharmonious
• unsuitable
• inappropriate
• incompatible

Phrases with congruous

• congruous with

  in agreement or harmony with something else

  Example

  Her actions were congruous with her words.

• congruous to

  appropriate or fitting for a particular situation or purpose

  Example

  His attire was not congruous to the formal event.

• congruous whole

  a complete entity in which all parts are in agreement or harmony with each other

  Example

  The building is a congruous whole, with each part complementing the others.

Origins of congruous

from Latin 'congruus', meaning 'suitable'

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Summary: congruous in Brief

'Congruous' [ˈkɒŋɡruəs] means in agreement or harmony, and appropriate or fitting. It is often used to describe things that complement each other well, as in 'The colors of the painting are congruous with the decor of the room.' 'Congruous' can also be used in phrases like 'congruous with' and 'congruous to,' indicating agreement or appropriateness.