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congenial
[kuhn-jeen-yuhl]
adjective
agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character.
congenial surroundings.
Synonyms: , , , , , , , , , ,Antonyms:suited or adapted in spirit, feeling, temper, etc.; compatible.
a congenial couple.
congenial
/ kənˈdʒiːnjəl, -nɪəl, kənˌdʒiːnɪˈælɪtɪ /
adjective
friendly, pleasant, or agreeable
a congenial atmosphere to work in
having a similar disposition, tastes, etc; compatible; sympathetic
Other 51Թ Forms
- congeniality noun
- congenialness noun
- congenially adverb
- precongenial adjective
- quasi-congenial adjective
- quasi-congenially adverb
- uncongenial adjective
- uncongenially adverb
- DzˈԾ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of congenial1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of congenial1
Example Sentences
Despite the challenges, the mood at the awards show was congenial, with attendees shouting out to one another on stage, in the lobby and from their cars as they pulled into the parking lot.
Sir John said the world was changing and "may not be reshaping in a way that is congenial to the West".
He will become our congenial, riotous, seductive, wise guide throughout.
Populist figures, already emboldened by a tidal wave of anti-establishment electoral sentiment, have found a congenial reception in Trump’s orbit.
Basic common sense dictates that chill, congenial workplaces are better for morale and productivity.
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When To Use
Congenial means friendly, pleasant, or agreeable. Someone who’s congenial is easy to get along with.It’s especially used to describe people and their personalities, but it can also describe atmospheres marked by friendliness, as in a congenial workplace.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.Example: You won’t find a more congenial person than Jess—she has a kind word for everyone she meets.
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