congenial

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con·gen·ial / kənˈjēnyəl/ • adj. (of a person) pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one’s own: his need for some congenial company. ∎  (of a thing) pleasant or agreeable because suited to one’s taste or inclination: a climate more congenial to his cold stony soul.DERIVATIVES: con·ge·ni·al·i·ty / -ˌjēnēˈalitē/ n.con·gen·ial·ly adv.

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congenial

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congenial of the same disposition or temperament XVII; suited to one's taste XVIII. f. CON- + GENIUS + -AL 1.

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