congenial

/kənˈd͡ʒiːniəl/adjective

Sharing similar tastes, interests, or temperament; pleasant to be around.

Example sentences

“He found the book club congenial, full of people who loved the same authors.”
“Our new neighbors turned out to be congenial company at dinner parties.”

Do not confuse with 'congenital', which describes conditions present from birth.

Synonyms for congenial

pleasant
agreeable
friendly
companionable
genial

Antonyms

disagreeable
unfriendly
uncongenial

Often confused with congenial

congenial vs congenital
congenial vs genial: genial (adjective): Warm, friendly, and pleasant in manner.

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Related words

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