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congenial
[ kuhn-jeen-yuhl ]
adjective
- agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character:
congenial surroundings.
Synonyms: , , , , , , , , ,
Antonyms:
- suited or adapted in spirit, feeling, temper, etc.; compatible:
a congenial couple.
congenial
/ kənˈdʒiːnjəl; -nɪəl; kənˌdʒiːnɪˈælɪtɪ /
adjective
- friendly, pleasant, or agreeable
a congenial atmosphere to work in
- having a similar disposition, tastes, etc; compatible; sympathetic
Derived Forms
- congeniality, noun
- DzˈԾ, adverb
Other yvlog Forms
- Dz··Ծ···ٲ [k, uh, n-jee-nee-, al, -i-tee], Dz···Ա noun
- Dz··· adverb
- ·Dz·· adjective
- ܲ·-Dz·· adjective
- qua·si-Dz··· adverb
- ܲ·Dz·· adjective
- un·Dz··· adverb
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of congenial1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of congenial1
Example Sentences
Despite the challenges, the mood at the awards show was congenial, with attendees shouting out to one another on stage, in the lobby and from their cars as they pulled into the parking lot.
Sir John said the world was changing and "may not be reshaping in a way that is congenial to the West".
He will become our congenial, riotous, seductive, wise guide throughout.
Populist figures, already emboldened by a tidal wave of anti-establishment electoral sentiment, have found a congenial reception in Trump’s orbit.
Basic common sense dictates that chill, congenial workplaces are better for morale and productivity.
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More About Congenial
What does congenial mean?
Congenial means friendly, pleasant, or agreeable. Someone who’s congenial is easy to get along with.
It’s especially used to describe people and their personalities, but it can also describe atmospheres marked by friendliness, as in a congenial workplace.
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.
Example: You won’t find a more congenial person than Jess—she has a kind word for everyone she meets.
Where does 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 Ծ, “festive, jovial, pleasant.”
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 are some other forms related to congenial?
- congeniality (noun)
- congenially (adverb)
What are some synonyms for congenial?
What are some words that share a root or word element with congenial?
What are some words that often get used in discussing congenial?
How is congenial used in real life?
Congenial is always used in a positive way. It’s especially used to describe a friendly person’s personality or a friendly atmosphere.
‘You felt that the welcoming atmosphere of the Art Gallery of New South Wales was merely an extension of his infinitely congenial personality’ – Angus Trumble on the late Edmund Capon
— Apollo Magazine (@Apollo_magazine)
Local veteran Bob Baker retired earlier today from the Heritage Square Martin’s Supermarket. Known for his congenial personality and customer service, Baker served in World War II for four years at the age of 17 in Okinawa, Japan. was there.
— WNDU (@WNDU)
Research shows that happier employees make for improved collegiality as well as a more congenial workplace.
— Emma Seppälä, Ph.D. (@emmaseppala)
Try using congenial!
Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of congenial?
A. affable
B. convivial
C. incompatible
D. genial
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