congruous

adjective

ˈkäŋ-grü-əs How to pronounce congruous (audio)
Definition of congruousnext
1
as in symmetrical
having the parts agreeably related the congruous layout of the mansion's formal gardens conveys a sense of both grandeur and intimacy

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2
as in consistent
not having or showing any apparent conflict when performing his official duties, the president must be dressed in clothes that are congruous with his high position

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Recent Examples of congruous 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 Dripping noses, sneezes, and a stressful mission did not make for congruous relations with Mission Control. — Ben Evans, Discover Magazine, 5 Jan. 2023 To speak of the Los Angeles riots, therefore, is to speak of dozens of events involving multiple cities and counties, an overlapping but not always congruous set of memories and perspectives that do not neatly map onto one another. — New York Times, 28 Apr. 2022 And getting quantum computers to outlearn traditional machines means finding AI problems that boil down to mathematical operations congruous with quantum physics. — Quanta Magazine, 4 Feb. 2022 The first would be that each group would take a first step inside the Armani group and better evaluate its potential, leading to a congruous offer for the rest of the stake. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congruous
  1. symmetrical
  2. consistent
  3. balanced
  4. compatible
  5. harmonic
  6. consonant
  7. elegant
  8. pleasing
Adjective
  • Like many of the homes throughout Virginia, Birdwood Mansion was built according to Jeffersonian architectural and design ideals, with symmetrical details like an entrance portico, Doric columns, and impressive brickwork.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
  • For both your antiques and florals, use an odd number of items to keep it from feeling too symmetrical or rigid.
    — Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of symmetrical
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  • The casing is consistent with the same caliber of weapon that Jones had in his possession when police took him into custody, a Fort Worth Police Department homicide unit detective wrote in an arrest warrant affidavit.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The list takes months to compile, with multiple steps and checks designed to ensure the ranking is rigorous and consistent.
    — Kelli Grant, CFP®,Riley de León, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of consistent
Adjective
  • The bar makes a perfectly balanced drink, and brunch holds its own with plenty of light and rib-sticking options alike (the steak and eggs were my favorite) and strong locally roasted coffee (both pour-over and espresso options).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Beneficial species help digest food, hold plaque in check and support a balanced ecosystem that feeds into whole-body health.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of balanced
Adjective
  • Vehicle-to-grid, or V2G, technology allows compatible vehicles and chargers to exchange electricity with the grid rather than simply charging the battery.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
  • In practice, however, the number of vehicles that are actually compatible is still very limited.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of compatible
Adjective
  • But at times, the caliber of their technical and harmonic choices sounds arty and sophisticated.
    — Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Mehldau takes special care to retain Smith’s idiosyncratic chord structures, accentuating his sublime harmonic feel.
    — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of harmonic
Adjective
  • The film’s treatment of Odysseus’s lies, too, seems consonant with the Ten Commandments instead of Homer’s moral worldview.
    — Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026
  • But recent research found that members of the Tsimane’, a native Amazonian society in Bolivia, rate consonant and dissonant chords as equally pleasurable.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Definition of consonant
Adjective
  • The elegant and spacious suites feature terraces with sun loungers and panoramic ocean views.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Working with the local firm Dvira Interiors, the owners turned the 12,000-square-foot residence into an elegant home that takes advantage of refined touches like ornate decorative moldings and brushed bronze and satin gold fixtures.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • Its look, a pleasing meld of contemporary glass and steel, mid-century accents, and exposed brickwork, nods to the past.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • This puzzle is stuffed with nuance, pleasing crosses and a lot of simply terrific, ridiculously evocative stuff — for example, a jarring assortment of lovely trivia intersecting with some hideous ailments at more than one juncture.
    — Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of pleasing

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“Congruous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congruous. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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