Having the same tastes, habits, or temperament; sympathetic.
Of a pleasant disposition; friendly and sociable: a congenial host.
Suited to one's needs or nature; agreeable: congenial surroundings.
[Probably from con- + Latin genius, the personification of one's natural inclinations; see genius.] con·ge'ni·al'i·ty (-jē'nē-āl'ĭ-tē), con·gen'ial·ness n., con·gen'ial·ly adv.