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- [kuh n-jeen-yuh l]
- /kənˈdʒin yəl/
- /kən.ˈdʒiː.nɪə.li/
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- [kuh n-jeen-yuh l]
- /kənˈdʒin yəl/
Definitions of congenially word
- adjective congenially agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character: congenial surroundings. 1
- adjective congenially suited or adapted in spirit, feeling, temper, etc.; compatible: a congenial couple. 1
- noun congenially In a congenial manner. 1
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Origin of congenially
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 Congenially
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
congenially 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
congenially usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for congenially
adverb congenially
- affably — pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite: an affable and courteous gentleman.
- agreeably — to one's liking; pleasing: agreeable manners; an agreeable sensation.
- amiably — having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities; affable: an amiable disposition.
- pleasantly — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- genially — characterized by genius.
Antonyms for congenially
adverb congenially
- unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
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