NYT Dictionary

CONCINNITY

/ˈkənsɪnɪtiː/
NounCON-cin-ni-tycon-cin-ni-ty · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

The harmonious reinforcement of the various parts of a work of art.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Coined 1531 by Sir Thomas Elyot in his treatise, The Boke Named The Governor, from Latin concinnitās (“skillfully put together”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

balancebeautyequilibriumeuphonyharmonymeasureorderproportionrhythmsymmetry

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020, 2022, 2024, 2026.

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