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 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congruous
  1. symmetrical
  2. consistent
  3. balanced
  4. compatible
  5. harmonic
  6. consonant
  7. elegant
  8. pleasing
Adjective
  • This is partly because EU countries and those in the Schengen area operate on a symmetric visa basis, allowing open travel among themselves.
    — Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Anderson’s symmetrical framing and exaggerated colors showcase his trademark precision.
    — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026
Definition of symmetrical
Adjective
  • Instead, the models showed clear, consistent bias, subtly steering users toward some faiths and away from others.
    — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Ficus plants need bright, consistent light, but acclimate them gradually to avoid leaf burn.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
Definition of consistent
Adjective
  • Whether lifting a heavy backpack, carrying grocery bags or holding a baseball bat, the middle and ring fingers help keep your grip steady and balanced.
    — Steven Lautzenheiser, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
  • Pasta salad and potato salad both consist of carbohydrates tossed with dressing and vegetables that can fit into a balanced eating plan without triggering unhealthy blood sugar spikes.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 July 2026
Definition of balanced
Adjective
  • This 12-jurist body oversees the activities of Iran’s parliament, determining if laws passed are compatible with sharia and can demand that legislation be revised.
    — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The underlying package also remains compatible with the upcoming PCIe Gen6 specification, allowing future products to adopt faster interfaces without requiring an entirely new storage design.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of compatible
Adjective
  • These filings offer no melodic details, nothing rhythmic, nothing harmonic or structural.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 6 July 2026
  • The rhythmic pulse of hand clapping, accompanied by the resounding harmonic messages through voice.
    — Ukee Washington, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Definition of harmonic
Adjective
  • 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
  • The method of literacy instruction is often associated with smaller letter sounds, like consonant blends or syllables.
    — Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Definition of consonant
Adjective
  • The result is an elegant estate where guests can have a refined Irish breakfast, enjoy afternoon tea or cocktails come sunset.
    — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Upano’s operatic scope and clean, elegant sentences really swept me off my feet.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • Ground beef is a versatile protein that offers lots of options for family-pleasing, satisfying, and delicious dishes.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
  • Held in the evening, this should be an aesthetically-pleasing way to kick this year’s race off, with a number of teams in contention to win.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of pleasing

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“Congruous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congruous. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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