Congenial: meaning, definitions and examples

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congenial

 

[ kษ™nหˆdส’iหniษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น congรชnere

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเค•เฅ‚เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช angenehm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ serasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธั”ะผะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przyjemny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฐ—ใฎๅˆใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท agrรฉable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agradable

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uygun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•Œ๋งž์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุงุณุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญjemnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญjemnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„ๆฐ”็›ธๆŠ•็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prijeten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพรฆgilegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะนะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ•แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uyฤŸun

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

See also: geniality, genially.

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.