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   Con·gen·ial

   /kənˈjēnyəl/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person) pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own: "his need for some congenial company" Similar like-mindedcompatiblekindredwell suitedeasy to get along withcompanionablesociablesympatheticcomradelyconvivialneighborlyhospitablegenialpersonableagreeablefriendlypleasantlikablekindlypleasingamiablenicegood-naturedsympathiquesimpaticoOpposite disagreeableincompatible
   • ▪ (of a thing) pleasant or agreeable because suited to one's taste or inclination: "he went back to a climate more congenial to his cold stony soul" Similar pleasantpleasingto one's likingagreeableenjoyablepleasurableniceappealingengagingsatisfyinggratifyingfinecharmingdelightfulrelaxingsnugwelcomewelcominghospitablesuitablesuitedwell suitedfitappropriateadaptedfavorableOpposite unpleasant

   Derivatives

   • 1. congeniality noun
   • 2. congenially adverb

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › congenialCongenial - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Congenial means sharing the same temperament, or agreeing with your temperament. You can talk about a congenial person, place, or environment. Maybe you enjoy the congenial atmosphere of the library. Or perhaps for you the disco is more congenial.

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   1. Having the same tastes, habits, or temperament; sympathetic. 2. Of a pleasant disposition; friendly and sociable: a congenial host. 3. Suited to one's needs or nature; agreeable: congenial surroundings. [Probably from con- + Latin genius, the personification of one's natural inclinations; see genius .]

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioncongenial adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   congenial (to something) (formal) suitable for something. Definition of congenial adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONGENIAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · 1. kindred; compatible. congenial tastes. 2. having the same tastes and temperament; friendly; sympathetic. congenial friends. 3. suited to one's needs or disposition; agreeable. congenial work.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONGENIAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   adjective. formal uk / kənˈdʒiːniəl / us. Add to word list Add to word list. pleasant and friendly: congenial company. (Definition of congenial from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of congenial. in Chinese (Traditional) 友善的, 令人愉快的, 怡人的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 友善的, 令人愉快的, 宜人的… See more.

7. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › congenialcongenial - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Feb 16, 2024 · congenial (comparative more congenial, superlative most congenial) Having the same or very similar nature, personality, tastes, habits or interests.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordAll content related to 'congenial' - Collins Online Dictionary

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