congenial
adjective/kənˈdʒiːniəl/
/kənˈdʒiːniəl/
(formal)- (of a person) pleasant to spend time with because their interests and character are similar to your own
- a congenial colleague
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- congenial (to somebody) (of a place, job, etc.) pleasant because it suits your character
- a congenial working environment
- His studies in Leiden proved congenial to him.
- congenial (to something) (formal) suitable for something
- a situation that was congenial to the expression of nationalist opinions
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