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congenial

[kuhn-jeen-yuhl] / kənˈdʒin yəl /


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Earth is a remarkably congenial rock for human beings and other life forms.

From Slate • Dec. 9, 2025

He’d been a more than congenial host, showing this writer around the cavernous space where a group of what looked like teenagers with laptops were composing the landscapes of the film’s fictional world Pandora.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 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

Scott Fischer’s team was a congenial and cohesive group; most of Pittman’s teammates took her idiosyncrasies in stride and seemed to have little trouble accepting her into their midst.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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