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Definitions

congenial

[kuhn-jeen-yuhl] / kənˈdʒin yəl /
ADJECTIVE
friendly, compatible
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affable agreeable convivial cordial favorable genial gracious harmonious jovial mellow pleasant pleasing sociable sympathetic
WEAK
adapted amical clubby companionable compatible complaisant congruous consistent consonant conversable cooperative delightful fit good-humored happy kindly kindred like-minded regular fellow right neighborly social suitable well-suited
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aloof cold cool disagreeable discordant harsh hateful mean nasty unfriendly unhappy unkind unpleasant unsociable
WEAK
ill-suited incompatible uncongenial unsympathetic

Example Sentences

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But the two politicians had a congenial meeting at the White House in late November, with the president saying he was optimistic about New York’s future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

Fuentes is a dweeby kid in an ill-fitting suit, with none of the congenial charms of Joe Rogan or masculine swagger of Andrew Tate.

From Slate • Dec. 5, 2025

Sir John said the world was changing and "may not be reshaping in a way that is congenial to the West".

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2025

Basic common sense dictates that chill, congenial workplaces are better for morale and productivity.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2025

“I guess it wouldn’t be very congenial of me not to go. Will you come, too? I want to have one friend.”

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray