congenial, genial

congenial, genial
Congenial means "compatible," "allied in spirit, temper, and feeling," "suited to one another": "The players on this team are congenial." "At the party you will find a congenial atmosphere." Genial means "cordial," "cheerful," "sympathetic": "Our host was in a genial mood." Genial also means "favorable for growth or comfort": "They enjoy the genial climate of Florida." A group of genial persons is likely to find that they are congenial with each other.

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  • genial — See congenial. See congenial, genial …   Dictionary of problem words and expressions

  • congenial — See congenial, genial …   Dictionary of problem words and expressions

  • congénial — ⇒CONGÉNIAL, ALE, AUX, adj. Vx et littér. Qui est conforme au génie, à la nature profonde de. Congénial à... Qualités congéniales d un beau talent (E. et J. DE GONCOURT, Journal, 13 mai 1871 ds M. FUCHS, Lex. du Journal des Goncourt, 1912) : • ( …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • Congenial — Con*gen ial (?; 106), a. [Pref. con + genial.] 1. Partaking of the same nature; allied by natural characteristics; kindred; sympathetic. [1913 Webster] Congenial souls! whose life one avarice joins. Pope. [1913 Webster] two congenial spirits… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • congenial — congeniál adj. → genial Trimis de siveco, 13.09.2007. Sursa: Dicţionar ortografic  CONGENIÁL, Ă adj. adecvat, potrivit conform caracterului cuiva. (< it. congeniale) Trimis de raduborza, 15.09.2007. Sursa: MDN …   Dicționar Român

  • congenial — *consonant, consistent, compatible, congruous, sympathetic Analogous words: companionable, cooperative, *social: sociable, genial, cordial, *gracious, affable: pleasing, *pleasant, agreeable Antonyms: uncongenial: antipathetic (of persons):… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • congenial — [adj] friendly, compatible adapted, affable, agreeable, amical, clubby, companionable, compatible, complaisant, congruous, consistent, consonant, conversable, convivial, cooperative, cordial, delightful, favorable, fit, genial, good humored,… …   New thesaurus

  • genial — [adj] extremely nice and happy affable, agreeable, amiable, amicable, blithe, cheerful, cheering, cheery, chipper*, chirpy*, congenial, convivial, cordial, easygoing, enlivening, favorable, friendly, gentle, glad, good natured, gracious, hearty,… …   New thesaurus

  • congenial — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. compatible, agreeable, pleasing, sympathetic, kindred, harmonious. See agreement.Ant., disagreeable. II (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Agreeable] Syn. kindred, compatible, suitable, simpatico; see friendly …   English dictionary for students

  • congenial — adjective Etymology: com + genius Date: circa 1625 1. having the same nature, disposition, or tastes ; kindred < congenial companions > 2. a. existing or associated together harmoniously b …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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