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   congenial

   /kənˈdʒiːnɪəl/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person) pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to one's own: "his need for some congenial company" Similar like-mindedcompatiblekindredwell suitedeasy to get along withcompanionablesociablesympatheticcomradelyconvivialneighbourlyhospitablegenialpersonableagreeablefriendlypleasantlikeablekindlypleasingamiablenicegood-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 suitedfitappropriateadaptedfavourableOpposite unpleasant

   Derivatives

   • 1. congeniality noun
   • 2. congenially adverb

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   What does Congeniality mean?

   • The noun congeniality refers to the quality of being congenial. Less commonly, congenial can mean well suited or well matched, as in It’s a very congenial friendship—they share several interests. The word compatible is a close synonym of this sense of congenial.

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   What is congenial adjective?

   • Definition of congenial adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (of a person) pleasant to spend time with because their interests and character are similar to your own congenial (to somebody) (of a place, job, etc.) pleasant because it suits your character His studies in Leiden proved congenial to him.

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   What is a congenial person?

   • 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. As you might expect for such a vaguely approving word, there are many synonyms: agreeable, pleasant, delectable, delightful, enjoyable, and so on.

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   Where did the word congenial come from?

   • The first records of the word congenial come from the 1600s. It’s essentially a combination of con-, meaning “same” or “together,” and genial, meaning “warmly and pleasantly cheerful,” from the Latin geniālis, “festive, jovial, pleasant.” The words congenial and genial can be used as synonyms.

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   Congenial means friendly and pleasant, or producing a feeling of comfort or satisfaction. Learn more about its usage, pronunciation, and translations in different languages.

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     CONGENIAL meaning: 1. friendly and pleasant: 2. friendly and...

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     CONGENIAL definicja: 1. friendly and pleasant: 2. friendly...

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     CONGENIAL translate: приятный . Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     CONGENIAL translate: angenehm. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     CONGENIAL translate: simpático, agradable, simpático,...

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   Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of the word congenial, which means pleasant, agreeable, or kindred. Find out how it relates to the Latin word genius and the ancient myth of guardian spirits.

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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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   Congenial means friendly, pleasant, or agreeable, or having a similar disposition, tastes, etc. See synonyms, antonyms, word origin, and usage examples of congenial in different contexts.

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   Congenial means friendly, pleasant, or agreeable, or having the same tastes, habits, or temperament. Find the origin, usage, and examples of congenial, as well as related words and translations.

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