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Congenially: meaning, definitions and examples

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congenially

 

[ kษ™nหˆdส’iหniษ™li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

friendly manner

Congenially refers to a manner that is characterized by friendliness and pleasantness. It implies a sense of warmth and approachability, often enhancing social interactions.

Synonyms

agreeably, friendlily, sociably

Examples of usage

  • She greeted her guests congenially at the door.
  • They worked together congenially to complete the project.
  • The team conversed congenially during the lunch break.
  • He was known for his congenially charming personality.

Translations

Translations of the word "congenially" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น congenialmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคนเคœเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sympathisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara akrab

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ัƒะถะตะปัŽะฑะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sympatycznie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆชใ—ใฟใ‚„ใ™ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de maniรจre conviviale

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ congenialmente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท samimi bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นœ๊ทผํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ูˆุฏูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญjemnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญjemne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‹ๅฅฝๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prijazno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vinamlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะพัั‹ัั‚ะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ’แƒแƒ‘แƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dostcasฤฑna

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ congenialmente

Word origin

The word 'congenially' is derived from the adjective 'congenial', which comes from the Latin root 'congenialis', relating to the idea of being born together or having a common nature. The prefix 'con-' means 'with' or 'together', while '-genial' relates to birth or origin ('genus'). This term evolved in the English language by the mid-19th century to describe characteristics or dispositions that are suited or harmonious together. The adverb form 'congenially' emerged as a way to express actions performed in a congenial manner. Over time, 'congenial' has maintained its connection to warmth, friendliness, and compatibility, transcending into various contexts including social gatherings, workplaces, and general interactions, emphasizing the importance of pleasantness and harmony in relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,119, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.