CONGENIAL


Meaning of CONGENIAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kən-ˈjē-nē-əl, -ˈjēn-yəl ]

adjective

Etymology: com- + genius

Date: circa 1625

1. : having the same nature, disposition, or tastes : kindred

congenial companions

2.

a. : existing or associated together harmoniously

b. : pleasant ; especially : agreeably suited to one's nature, tastes, or outlook

a congenial atmosphere

c. : sociable , genial

a congenial host

• con·ge·nial·i·ty -ˌjē-nē-ˈa-lə-tē, -ˌjēn-ˈya- noun

• con·ge·nial·ly -ˈjē-nē-ə-lē, -ˈjēn-yə- adverb

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.