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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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   What does Congeniality mean?

   • 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.

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   What is a congenial person?

   • 1. Having the same tastes, habits, or temperament; sympathetic. 2. Of a pleasant disposition; friendly and sociable: a congenial host. 3. Suited to one's needs or nature; agreeable: congenial surroundings. [Probably from con- + Latin genius, the personification of one's natural inclinations; see genius.]

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   Where did the word congenial come from?

   • The first records of the word congenial come from the 1600s. It’s essentially a combination of con-, meaning “same” or “together,” and genial, meaning “warmly and pleasantly cheerful,” from the Latin geniālis, “festive, jovial, pleasant.” The words congenial and genial can be used as synonyms.

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   What is a synonym for congenial?

   • The words congenial and genial can be used as synonyms. Similar adjectives are affable, amiable, convivial, and cordial. A person who’s considered congenial usually isn’t just friendly and pleasant when they have to be or when it suits them—they’re friendly and pleasant all the time.

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   What does congenital mean in medical terms?

   • The term 'congenital' in medical terms refers to any condition or disorder that develops and is present before birth. While some congenital conditions may occur during the birthing process, most typically they occur before.

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   What is a congenial person or environment like?

   • A congenial person, place, or environment is pleasant. For example, 'It has a congenial, boho atmosphere.' or 'He is back in more congenial company.' The term does not provide any information about how a congenial person looks.

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   A congenial person is easy to get along with. If you're trying to decide which of your friends to take on a road trip, choose the most congenial one.

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