congenial

The definition of congenial is agreeable or compatible.

(adjective)

An example of congenial is a cousin who shares your interest in fishing and with whom you enjoy spending time.

See congenial in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

kindred; compatible: congenial tastes
having the same tastes and temperament; friendly; sympathetic: congenial friends
suited to one's needs or disposition; agreeable: congenial work

Origin: see com- & genial

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See congenial in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

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Origin: Probably from con-

Origin: + Latin genius, the personification of one's natural inclinations; see Genius

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