Congenial companions made the trip pleasant.
SYNONYM(S): kindred, sympathetic.The boy found mowing the lawn more congenial work than practicing the piano. Solitude is congenial to a studious person.
SYNONYM(S): compatible.Useful english dictionary. 2012.
con|gen´ial|ly — con|gen|ial «kuhn JEEN yuhl», adjective. 1. having similar tastes and interests; getting on well together: »Congenial companions made the trip pleasant. SYNONYM(S): kindred, sympathetic. 2. agreeable; suitable: »The boy found mowing the lawn more … Useful english dictionary
con|gen´ial|ness — con|gen|ial «kuhn JEEN yuhl», adjective. 1. having similar tastes and interests; getting on well together: »Congenial companions made the trip pleasant. SYNONYM(S): kindred, sympathetic. 2. agreeable; suitable: »The boy found mowing the lawn more … Useful english dictionary
un|con|gen|ial — «UHN kuhn JEEN yuhl», adjective. not congenial … Useful english dictionary
congenial — con•gen•ial [[t]kənˈdʒin yəl[/t]] adj. 1) agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character; pleasant: congenial surroundings[/ex] 2) suited or adapted in tastes, temperament, etc.; compatible: a congenial couple[/ex] • Etymology: 1615–25;… … From formal English to slang
congenial — con|gen|ial [ kən dʒiniəl ] adjective friendly and enjoying the company of others a. a congenial situation is pleasant, friendly, and enjoyable … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Congenial — Con*gen ial (?; 106), a. [Pref. con + genial.] 1. Partaking of the same nature; allied by natural characteristics; kindred; sympathetic. [1913 Webster] Congenial souls! whose life one avarice joins. Pope. [1913 Webster] two congenial spirits… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Incongenial — In con*gen ial, a. Not congenial; uncongenial. [R.] {In con*ge ni*al i*ty}, n.. [R.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Incongeniality — Incongenial In con*gen ial, a. Not congenial; uncongenial. [R.] {In con*ge ni*al i*ty}, n.. [R.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Congenialize — Con*gen ial*ize, v. t. To make congenial. [R.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Congenially — Con*gen ial*ly, adv. In a congenial manner; as, congenially married or employed. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
