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- [kuh n-jeen-yuh l]
- /kənˈdʒin yəl/
- /kənˈdʒiː.ni.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-jeen-yuh l]
- /kənˈdʒin yəl/
Definitions of congenial word
- adjective congenial friendly, pleasant, or agreeable 3
- adjective congenial having a similar disposition, tastes, etc; compatible; sympathetic 3
- adjective congenial kindred; compatible 3
- adjective congenial having the same tastes and temperament; friendly; sympathetic 3
- adjective congenial suited to one's needs or disposition; agreeable 3
- adjective congenial A congenial person, place, or environment is pleasant. 2
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Origin of congenial
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin con- con- + geni(us) genius + -al1
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Parts of speech for Congenial
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
congenial popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for congenial
adj congenial
- sympathetic — characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
- cordial — Cordial means friendly.
- genial — of or relating to the chin.
- harmonious — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
adjective congenial
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- amiable — Someone who is amiable is friendly and pleasant to be with.
- good-natured — having or showing a pleasant, kindly disposition; amiable: a warm, good-natured person.
- hospitable — receiving or treating guests or strangers warmly and generously: a hospitable family.
- favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
Antonyms for congenial
adj congenial
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- unsociable — not sociable; having, showing, or marked by a disinclination to friendly social relations; withdrawn.
- aloof — Someone who is aloof is not very friendly and does not like to spend time with other people.
- unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
- discordant — being at variance; disagreeing; incongruous: discordant opinions.
adjective congenial
- hostile — of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: a hostile nation.
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