congenial

Meanings

• adjective

  Friendly, cordial, and agreeable.

  - "The new employee was very congenial and fit in well with the team."
  - "The congenial host made sure all guests felt welcome."

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Antonyms

uncongenial

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Rhymes

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jovial , rival , pavilion , hovel

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Variants

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congenial , congenially

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'agreeing with,' from Latin 'con-' ('together') + 'gignere' ('to beget').

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Trivia

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1. The word 'congenial' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. In psychology, the term 'congenital' refers to something that is present at birth, not learned later in life.

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1. agreeable: Similar in meaning to 'congenial,' but can also refer to something that is pleasing or enjoyable in a general sense, not just to people.

2. cordial: A type of polite and friendly behavior, often expressed through gestures or actions rather than words.

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Quotes

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1. It turned out to be, for me, one of the most "congenial" and, in a way, lustrous gatherings that I have ever had in the White House.

   - Lady Bird Johnson,4 May 1965,{"source"=>"in {it}A White House Diary{/it}", "aqdate"=>"1970"}

2. Jackson may walk up to home plate with the cool strut of a superstar, but off the field he is warm and "congenial".

   - Peter Gammons,{it}Sports Illustrated{/it},12 June 1989

3. She moved on, leaving behind the world of politics for the more "congenial" sphere of the arts.

   - Amy Fine Collins,{it}Vanity Fair{/it},March 2001

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Culture

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In literature, 'congenial' is often used to describe a comfortable and harmonious relationship between characters. In art, it can refer to a painting or sculpture that evokes a sense of warmth and friendliness.

How to Memorize "congenial"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of friendly people gathered together, smiling and chatting easily with one another.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'congenial' with the feeling of warmth and friendliness that comes from being around people who get along well.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Congenial people come together and get along.'

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