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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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