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
Synonyms for congruous
- compatible
- consistent
- appropriate
- harmonious
- suitable
Antonyms for congruous
- incompatible
- inconsistent
- inharmonious
- unsuitable
- inappropriate
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'
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.
