congenial

adjective

con·ge·nial kən-ˈjē-nē-əl How to pronounce congenial (audio)

-ˈjēn-yəl

: pleasant

especially : agreeably suited to one's nature, tastes, or outlook

a congenial atmosphere

: sociable, genial

a congenial host

: existing or associated together harmoniously

: having the same nature, disposition, or tastes : kindred

congenial companions

congenially

kən-ˈjē-nē-ə-lē How to pronounce congenial (audio)

-ˈjēn-yə-

adverb

Example Sentences

She moved on, leaving behind the world of politics for the more congenial sphere of the arts.

Amy Fine Collins, Vanity Fair, March 2001 Jackson may walk up to home plate with the cool strut of a superstar, but off the field he is warm and congenial.

Peter Gammons, Sports Illustrated, 12 June 1989 It turned out to be, for me, one of the most congenial and, in a way, lustrous gatherings that I have ever had in the White House.

Lady Bird Johnson 4 May 1965, in A White House Diary, 1970 The town is a congenial place for raising children. We studied in the congenial atmosphere of the library. He found the work to be congenial. She was congenial and easygoing. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Then there's McEntire, who's congenial matriarch undoubtably has more than a few secrets of her own.

Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 31 Aug. 2022 But Gaffigan, 43, is a congenial, quick-talking musician who is more honest and open than many of his peers.

New York Times, 18 Aug. 2022 He was beloved not for always being a nice guy, not for signing autographs or being congenial, but for being the ultimate competitor, the ultimate winner, the ultimate teammate.

Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 31 July 2022 The drive east from the railroad station in Albany was all throbbing, congenial hills.

Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 25 July 2022 Its service was also congenial, a hallmark of Meyer’s style that’s been copied by restaurateurs across the country.

Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 2 Aug. 2022 Father Paul is congenial and unassuming, a gentle man who just wants to watch over the island's Catholic flock until the Monsignor returns.

Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 21 June 2022 Congressman Cawthorn was very polite, very congenial, offered his support in absolutely any way to help me defeat [Democratic Buncombe County Commissioner Jasmine Beach-Ferrara].

Grayson Quay, The Week, 19 May 2022 More than two hours into the 94th Academy Awards, the show was running long, but the atmosphere was congenial and collegial.

Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2022 See More

单词	congenially
释义	congenial adjective con·ge·nial kən-ˈjē-nē-əl -ˈjēn-yəl 1 a : pleasant especially : agreeably suited to one's nature, tastes, or outlook a congenial atmosphere b : sociable, genial a congenial host c : existing or associated together harmoniously 2 : having the same nature, disposition, or tastes : kindred congenial companions congenially kən-ˈjē-nē-ə-lē -ˈjēn-yə- adverb Did you know? The History of Congenial Is Spiritual According to ancient mythology, each person at birth was assigned a guardian spirit. The Latin name for this attendant spirit was genius. Two people who get along well together can be thought of as sharing a similar spirit. They might even be described by a word combining the Latin prefix com- (meaning "with, together") and genius—in English congenial. Synonyms agreeable blessed blest darling delectable delicious delightful delightsome dreamy dulcet enjoyable felicitous good grateful gratifying heavenly jolly luscious nice palatable pleasant pleasing pleasurable pretty satisfying savory savoury sweet tasty welcome See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences She moved on, leaving behind the world of politics for the more congenial sphere of the arts. Amy Fine Collins, Vanity Fair, March 2001 Jackson may walk up to home plate with the cool strut of a superstar, but off the field he is warm and congenial. Peter Gammons, Sports Illustrated, 12 June 1989 It turned out to be, for me, one of the most congenial and, in a way, lustrous gatherings that I have ever had in the White House. Lady Bird Johnson 4 May 1965, in A White House Diary, 1970 The town is a congenial place for raising children. We studied in the congenial atmosphere of the library. He found the work to be congenial. She was congenial and easygoing. See More Recent Examples on the Web Then there's McEntire, who's congenial matriarch undoubtably has more than a few secrets of her own. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 31 Aug. 2022 But Gaffigan, 43, is a congenial, quick-talking musician who is more honest and open than many of his peers. New York Times, 18 Aug. 2022 He was beloved not for always being a nice guy, not for signing autographs or being congenial, but for being the ultimate competitor, the ultimate winner, the ultimate teammate. Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 31 July 2022 The drive east from the railroad station in Albany was all throbbing, congenial hills. Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 25 July 2022 Its service was also congenial, a hallmark of Meyer’s style that’s been copied by restaurateurs across the country. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 2 Aug. 2022 Father Paul is congenial and unassuming, a gentle man who just wants to watch over the island's Catholic flock until the Monsignor returns. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 21 June 2022 Congressman Cawthorn was very polite, very congenial, offered his support in absolutely any way to help me defeat [Democratic Buncombe County Commissioner Jasmine Beach-Ferrara]. Grayson Quay, The Week, 19 May 2022 More than two hours into the 94th Academy Awards, the show was running long, but the atmosphere was congenial and collegial. Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology com- + genius First Known Use circa 1625, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Kids Definition congenial adjective con·ge·nial kən-ˈjē-nyəl 1 : alike or sympathetic in nature, disposition, or tastes 2 : existing together in harmony "We are quite as congenial as flies and honey." L. Frank Baum, The Marvelous Land of Oz 3 : tending to please or satisfy congenial work 4 : friendly sense 1 congenially adverb as in genially Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance genially amiably affably cheerfully cordially cheerily graciously courteously sweetly thoughtfully considerately friendlily good-naturedly reasonably hospitably kindly nicely ungrudgingly generously bounteously liberally selflessly unselfishly benevolently handsomely bountifully amply good-heartedly unstintingly munificently beneficently lavishly magnanimously charitably philanthropically altruistically humanely well freehandedly openhandedly freeheartedly bigheartedly kindheartedly Antonyms & Near Antonyms rudely contemptuously parsimoniously coolly disdainfully coldly scornfully ungenerously provocatively cooly hostilely belligerently obnoxiously angrily stingily grudgingly frigidly begrudgingly See More
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