Word of the Day: CONGENIAL

con·ge·nial

adjective \kən-ˈjē-nē-əl, –ˈjēn-yəl\

: suitable or appropriate

: pleasant and enjoyable

: very friendly

: having the same nature, disposition, or tastes : kindred <congenial companions>

a : existing or associated together harmoniously

b : pleasant; especially : agreeably suited to one’s nature, tastes, or outlook <a congenial atmosphere>

c : sociable, genial <a congenial host>

— con·ge·nial·i·ty noun

— con·ge·nial·ly adverb

The town is a congenial place for raising children.
We studied in the congenial atmosphere of the library.
He found the work to be congenial.
She was congenial and easygoing.
She moved on, leaving behind the world of politics for the more congenial sphere of the arts. —Amy Fine Collins, Vanity Fair, March 2001
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com- + genius

First Known Use: circa 1625

Synonyms: agreeable, blessed (also blest), pleasant, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful, delightsome, dreamy, dulcet, enjoyable, felicitous, good, grateful, gratifying, heavenly, jolly, luscious, nice, palatable, pleasing, pleasurable, pretty, satisfying, savory (also savoury), sweet, tasty, welcome