/ kənˈdʒiːniəl; NAmE / adjective ( formal )
1.
( of a person ) pleasant to spend time with because their interests and character are similar to your own :
a congenial colleague
2.
congenial (to sb) ( of a place, job, etc. ) pleasant because it suits your character :
a congenial working environment
3.
congenial (to sth) ( formal ) suitable for sth :
a situation that was congenial to the expression of nationalist opinions