Definitions for congenial
kənˈdʒin yəlcon·ge·nial

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. congenialadjective

   suitable to your needs

   "a congenial atmosphere to work in"; "two congenial spirits united...by mutual confidence and reciprocal virtues"- T.L.Peacock

2. congenialadjective

   (used of plants) capable of cross-fertilization or of being grafted

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. congenialadjective

   having the same or very similar nature, personality, tastes, habits or interests

2. congenialadjective

   friendly or sociable

   The congenial bartender makes the Hog's Head an inviting place to hang out during the weekends.

3. congenialadjective

   suitable to one's needs

4. Etymology: con- + genial

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. CONGENIALadjective

   Partaking of the same genius; kindred; cognate.

   Etymology: con and genius, Lat.

   He sprung, without any help, by a kind of congenial composure, as we may term it, to the likeness of our late sovereign and master. Henry Wotton.

   You look with pleasure on those things which are somewhat congenial, and of a remote kindred to your own conceptions. John Dryden, Juvenal. Dedication of.

   Smit with the love of sister arts we came,
   And met congenial, mingling flame with flame. Alexander Pope, Epist.

   He acquires a courage, and stiffness of opinion, not at all congenial with him. Jonathan Swift, on the Dissentions in Athens and Rome.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Congenialadjective

   partaking of the same nature; allied by natural characteristics; kindred; sympathetic

2. Congenialadjective

   naturally adapted; suited to the disposition

3. Etymology: [Pref. con- + genial.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Congenial

   kon-jē′ni-al, adj. of the same genius, spirit, or tastes: kindred, sympathetic: suitable.—n. Congenial′ity.—adv. Congē′nially. [L. con, with, and genialis, genial. See Genial.]

Anagrams for congenial »

1. conga line

2. goclenian

How to pronounce congenial?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of congenial in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of congenial in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of congenial in a Sentence

1. Gilbert Keith Chesterton:

   Truth must necessarily be stranger than fiction for fiction is the creation of the human mind and therefore congenial to it.

2. James Madison:

   The free system of government we have established is so congenial with reason, with common sense, and with a universal feeling, that it must produce approbation and a desire of imitation, as avenues may be found for truth to the knowledge of nations.

3. Jeb Bush:

   I think the American people expect some sharp elbows in a campaign, i think what really discourages them, post-campaign, is the inability to govern in a way that is congenial.

4. John Burroughs:

   Blessed is the man who has some congenial work, some occupation in which he can put his heart, and which affords a complete outlet to all the forces there are in him.

5. Tyson Barker:

   It was clearly not going to be a congenial trip, as many European institutions and diplomats are happily turning their back on the Donald Trump administration. It's no secret that Europe is very much looking forward to working with Joe Biden.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=congenial
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Congenial
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=congenial
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congenial
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=congenial