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congenial
con·gen·ial [ kən jnyəl, kən jnee əl ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. agreeable: pleasant and suited to somebody's character or tastes
found it a very congenial atmosphere
2. similar: compatible in tastes, interests, attitudes, or backgrounds
carefree travel with congenial companions
3. friendly: having an outgoing pleasant character
Her congenial nature makes her well-loved in the town.
[Early 17th century. < Latin con- "with" + genial]

con·ge·ni·al·i·ty [ kən jnee állətee ] noun
con·gen·ial·ly [ kən jnyəlee, kən jnee əlee ] adverb
con·gen·ial·ness noun
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