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单词 congenial
释义 con·ge·nial
\kənˈjēnyəl, -ēnēəl\ adjective
Etymology: com- + genius (person's disposition or inclination) + -al
1. : having the same nature, disposition, or tastes : suited to one another : kindred
 < two congenial spirits, united … by mutual confidence and reciprocal virtues — T.L.Peacock >
2. obsolete
 a. : congenital
 b. : of the same genus or kind : having the same origin
3.
 a. : appropriate and agreeable : existing or associated together harmoniously
  < the free system of government … is … congenial with reason, with common sense — James Madison >
  < group of congenial buildings — Lewis Mumford >
 b. : pleasant, attractive
  < very congenial music, without affectation or pretense — Irving Kolodin >
 often : agreeably suited (as to one's nature, tastes, or outlook)
  < found the atmosphere of the village congenial and settled down there >
 c. : characterized by friendly sociability : genial
  < found in the master of the inn a most congenial host >
4. : compatible 2c(1), 2c(2)
Synonyms: see consonant
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