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Merriam-Webster Dictionary
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congenial
adjective
con·ge·nial
|
\
kən-ˈjēn-yəl
,
-ˈjē-nē-əl
\
pleasant; especially : agreeably suited to one's nature, tastes, or outlook
sociable, genial
existing or associated together harmoniously
Definition
1
a
:
pleasant
especially
:
agreeably suited to one's nature, tastes, or outlook
//
a
congenial
atmosphere
b
:
sociable
,
genial
//
a
congenial
host
c
:
existing or associated together harmoniously
2
:
having the same nature,
disposition
, or tastes
:
kindred
//
congenial
companions
Other Words
congenially
\
kən-ˈjēn-yə-lē
,
-ˈjē-nē-ə-lē
\
adverb
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
agreeable
,
blessed
(
also
blest
)
,
darling
,
delectable
,
delicious
,
delightful
,
delightsome
,
dreamy
,
dulcet
,
enjoyable
,
felicitous
,
good
,
grateful
,
gratifying
,
heavenly
,
jolly
,
luscious
,
nice
,
palatable
,
pleasant
,
pleasing
,
pleasurable
,
pretty
,
satisfying
,
savory
(
also
savoury
)
,
sweet
,
tasty
,
welcome
Antonyms
disagreeable
,
pleasureless
,
unpalatable
,
unpleasant
,
unwelcome
Examples
//
The town is a
congenial
place for raising children.
//
We studied in the
congenial
atmosphere of the library.
//
He found the work to be
congenial
.
//
She was
congenial
and easygoing.
First Known Use
circa 1625, in the meaning defined at
sense 2
History and Etymology
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er_thes'>
congenial
adjective
con·ge·nial
|
\
kən-ˈjēn-yəl
,
-ˈjē-nē-əl
\
pleasant; especially : agreeably suited to one's nature, tastes, or outlook
sociable, genial
existing or associated together harmoniously
Definition
1
a
:
pleasant
especially
:
agreeably suited to one's nature, tastes, or outlook
//
a
congenial
atmosphere
b
:
sociable
,
genial
//
a
congenial
host
c
:
existing or associated together harmoniously
2
:
having the same nature,
disposition
, or tastes
:
kindred
//
congenial
companions
Other Words
congenially
\
kən-ˈjēn-yə-lē
,
-ˈjē-nē-ə-lē
\
adverb
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
agreeable
,
blessed
(
also
blest
)
,
darling
,
delectable
,
delicious
,
delightful
,
delightsome
,
dreamy
,
dulcet
,
enjoyable
,
felicitous
,
good
,
grateful
,
gratifying
,
heavenly
,
jolly
,
luscious
,
nice
,
palatable
,
pleasant
,
pleasing
,
pleasurable
,
pretty
,
satisfying
,
savory
(
also
savoury
)
,
sweet
,
tasty
,
welcome
Antonyms
disagreeable
,
pleasureless
,
unpalatable
,
unpleasant
,
unwelcome
Examples
//
The town is a
congenial
place for raising children.
//
We studied in the
congenial
atmosphere of the library.
//
He found the work to be
congenial
.
//
She was
congenial
and easygoing.
First Known Use
circa 1625, in the meaning defined at
sense 2
History and Etymology
co
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