congenial
[adjective]
Synonyms:
- pleasant, affable, agreeable, companionable, favourable, friendly, genial, kindly
- compatible, kindred, like-minded, sympathetic, well-suited

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Antonyms: uncongenial, antipathetic (of persons), abhorrent (of tasks, responsibilities)
Related Words: companionable, cooperative, social, affable, cordial, genial, gracious, sociable, pleasant, pleasing

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

con‧ge‧ni‧al /kənˈdʒiːniəl/ adjective
[Date: 1600-1700; Origin: con- + genius + -al]

1. pleasant in a way that makes you feel comfortable and relaxed
congenial atmosphere/surroundings/environment
The department provides a congenial atmosphere for research.
Frank was a very congenial colleague.
congenial to
The summers out here are not congenial to the average North European.

2. suitable for something:
Compost provides congenial conditions for roots to develop.
—congeniality /kənˌdʒiːniˈæləti, kənˌdʒiːniˈælɪti/ noun [uncountable]

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