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congruous

[ˈkɒŋɡruəs]

congruous Definition

  • 1in agreement or harmony
  • 2appropriate 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

Phrases with congruous

  • in agreement or harmony with something else

    Example

    Her actions were congruous with her words.

  • appropriate or fitting for a particular situation or purpose

    Example

    His attire was not congruous to the formal event.

  • 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.