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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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   The meaning of CONGENIAL is pleasant; especially : agreeably suited to one's nature, tastes, or outlook. How to use congenial in a sentence. The History of Congenial Is Spiritual.

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   Congenial definition: agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character. See examples of CONGENIAL used in a sentence.

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   pleasant and friendly; producing a feeling of comfort or satisfaction: We spent a relaxed evening with congenial friends. (Definition of congenial from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of congenial. congenial.

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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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   agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character. congenial surroundings. 2. suited or adapted in spirit, feeling, temper, etc.; compatible. a congenial couple. SYNONYMS 1. favorable, pleasant, complaisant, sympathetic.ANTONYMS 1, 2. disagreeable.

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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.

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   CONGENIAL definition: pleasant and friendly: . Learn more.