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

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONGENIAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   congenial There are many congenial places to stop on your way through the Lake District. convivial These seaside inns have a convivial atmosphere. warm The hostess gave us a warm welcome.

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

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONGENIAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A congenial person, place, or environment is pleasant. He is back in more congenial company. 2 meanings: 1. friendly, pleasant, or agreeable 2. having a similar disposition, tastes, etc; compatible; sympathetic.... Click for more definitions.

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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.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › congenial_adjcongenial, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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   There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective congenial, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › congenialCongenial Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   CONGENIAL meaning: 1 : suitable or appropriate often + to; 2 : pleasant and enjoyable

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › congenialCongenial - definition of congenial by The Free Dictionary

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   1. agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character; pleasant: congenial surroundings. 2. suited or adapted in tastes, temperament, etc.; compatible: a congenial couple. con•ge`ni•al′i•ty (-ˌdʒi niˈæl ɪ ti) con•gen′ial•ness, n.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioncongenial adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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    congenial (to somebody) (of a place, job, etc.) pleasant because it suits your character. a congenial working environment; His studies in Leiden proved congenial to him.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONGENIAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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    CONGENIAL definition: pleasant and friendly: . Learn more.