congenial

[kənˈdʒiːniəl]

congenial Definition

• 1. pleasant because of having similar interests, character, or personality
• 2. suitable or appropriate; fitting

Using congenial: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "congenial" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We had a congenial conversation about our shared love of music.

• Example

  The new job was a more congenial environment for her.

• Example

  The climate was not very congenial to farming.

congenial Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for congenial

• friendly
• amiable
• agreeable
• affable
• like-minded

Antonyms for congenial

• unfriendly
• unsociable
• incompatible

Phrases with congenial

• congenial company

  people who are enjoyable to be with because they have similar interests, character, or personality

  Example

  I always enjoy spending time with my old college friends; they are congenial company.

• congenial work

  work that is pleasant and suitable for one's interests, character, or personality

  Example

  She found her new job to be much more congenial work than her previous one.

• congenial climate

  a climate that is pleasant and suitable for human habitation

  Example

  The Mediterranean has a congenial climate for growing olives.

Origins of congenial

from Latin 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'genius' meaning 'attendant spirit'

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Summary: congenial in Brief

The term 'congenial' [kənˈdʒiːniəl] describes people, environments, or things that are pleasant and compatible with one's interests, character, or personality. It can refer to social situations like 'We had a congenial conversation about our shared love of music,' or work environments like 'The new job was a more congenial environment for her.' 'Congenial' can also describe climates that are suitable for human habitation, as in 'The Mediterranean has a congenial climate for growing olives.'