Congenial: meaning, definitions and examples
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congenial
[ kษnหdสiหniษl ]
friendly
Suitable to your needs or similar to your nature; agreeable, pleasant, or friendly. Often used to describe a person or environment that is easy to get along with.
Synonyms
agreeable, amiable, friendly, pleasant
Examples of usage
- The new employee had a congenial personality and quickly became friends with everyone in the office.
- She found the small town to be congenial, with its welcoming community and peaceful atmosphere.
compatible
Having the same nature or disposition; compatible or well-suited. Commonly used to describe things or situations that are in harmony or agreement.
Synonyms
agreeable, compatible, harmonious, sympathetic
Examples of usage
- Their congenial personalities made them a great team to work together on the project.
- The warm climate was congenial to the growth of tropical plants.
Translations
Translations of the word "congenial" in other languages:
๐ต๐น congรชnere
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคจเฅเคเฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช angenehm
๐ฎ๐ฉ serasi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธัะผะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ przyjemny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฐใฎๅใ
๐ซ๐ท agrรฉable
๐ช๐ธ agradable
๐น๐ท uygun
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ง์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุงุณุจ
๐จ๐ฟ pลรญjemnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ prรญjemnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆฐ็ธๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ prijeten
๐ฎ๐ธ รพรฆgilegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะนะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแกแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ uyฤun
๐ฒ๐ฝ agradable
Etymology
The word 'congenial' originated from the Latin word 'congenialis', which means 'kindred' or 'of the same birth'. It was first used in the 17th century to describe things that are suitable or agreeable. Over time, it evolved to also represent friendly or pleasant qualities. The term has been commonly used in English literature to depict harmonious relationships and environments.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #12,639, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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