Congenial Definition

kən-jēnyəl
adjective
Kindred; compatible.
Congenial tastes.
Webster's New World
Having the same tastes and temperament; friendly; sympathetic.
Congenial friends.
Webster's New World
Of a pleasant disposition; friendly and sociable.
A congenial host.
American Heritage
Suited to one's needs or disposition; agreeable.
Congenial work.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Congenial

  • Probably from con– Latin genius the personification of one's natural inclinations genius

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • con- + genial

    From Wiktionary

Congenial Sentence Examples

  • Bees find a highly congenial habitat in Mexico, and some honey is exported.

  • At Strassburg began his intimacy with Caspar Schwenkfeld, a congenial spirit.

  • I remember especially the walks we all took together every day in Central Park, the only part of the city that was congenial to me.

  • All types of life to which shallow, clear sea-water was congenial appear to have abounded in the interior.

  • The scene couldn't have looked more congenial.

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Words Starting With

CCOCON

Words Ending With

LALIAL

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Words Starting With C and Ending With L

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With C9 Letter Words Ending With L