adj
congenial
kuhn-JEE-nee-uhl
adj
1
Pleasant and easy to get along with; friendly.
"Our new neighbours are very congenial and always say hello."
2
Suited to one's tastes or needs; agreeable.
"She found the quiet office a congenial place to write."
How to Use Congenial
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFriendly and easy to be around, or well-suited to what you need.
Common pairings
a congenial atmosphere
congenial company
congenial surroundings
Word Forms
more congenial comparative, most congenial superlative
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Etymology
From con- ("with, together") + genial, from Latin genius, "one's inborn character or spirit".