kənˈjēnyəl, -ēnēəl adjective
Etymology: com- + genius (person's disposition or inclination) + -al
1. : having the same nature, disposition, or tastes : suited to one another : kindred
two congenial spirits, united … by mutual confidence and reciprocal virtues — T.L.Peacock
2. obsolete
a. : congenital
b. : of the same genus or kind : having the same origin
3.
a. : appropriate and agreeable : existing or associated together harmoniously
the free system of government … is … congenial with reason, with common sense — James Madison
group of congenial buildings — Lewis Mumford
b. : pleasant , attractive
very congenial music, without affectation or pretense — Irving Kolodin
often : agreeably suited (as to one's nature, tastes, or outlook)
found the atmosphere of the village congenial and settled down there
c. : characterized by friendly sociability : genial
found in the master of the inn a most congenial host
4. : compatible 2c(1), 2c(2)
Synonyms: see consonant