congenial

congenial (kənˈdʒiːnjəl, -nɪəl)

—*adj*
1.	friendly, pleasant, or agreeable: a congenial atmosphere to work in
2.	having a similar disposition, tastes, etc; compatible; sympathetic

[C17: from con- (same) + genial¹]

congeniality

—n

con'genialness

—n

con'genially

—*adv*

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Word Origin & History

congenial

1620s, "kindred, sympathetic," from L. com- "together" + genialis "of birth," thus, "kindred." Sense of "agreeable" is first recorded 1711. Related: Congeniality (1620s).

Example sentences

In others they've switched to more-congenial congregations.

Brown's victory has been attributed to his congenial personality and a vigorous

campaign.

The show includes a small terra-cotta version of this statue, which is more

congenial and cheerful than the larger work in marble.

Being too congenial can actually be detrimental to your progress.

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"According to Father's lexicon people who started on a job and didn't stay at it for 50 years were "quitters." If you stayed 20 years and then shifted to more congenial work you were a "drifter.""

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