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con​ge​nial
adjective
con·​ge·​nial
kən-ˈjēn-yəl -ˈjē-nē-əl

Definition

  • pleasant
    especially agreeably suited to one's nature, tastes, or outlook //a congenial atmosphere
    sociable, genial //a congenial host
    existing or associated together harmoniously
  • having the same nature, disposition, or tastes kindred //congenial companions
Other Words
  • con​ge​nial​ly kən-ˈjēn-yə-lē -ˈjē-nē-ə-lē adverb
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'>
con​ge​nial
adjective
con·​ge·​nial
kən-ˈjēn-yəl -ˈjē-nē-əl

Definition

  • pleasant
    especially agreeably suited to one's nature, tastes, or outlook //a congenial atmosphere
    sociable, genial //a congenial host
    existing or associated together harmoniously
  • having the same nature, disposition, or tastes kindred //congenial companions
Other Words
  • con​ge​nial​ly kən-ˈjēn-yə-lē -ˈjē-nē-ə-lē adverb
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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