adjective (formal)
1 (of a person) pleasant to spend time with because their interests and character are similar to your own:
a congenial colleague
2 ~ (to sb) (of a place, job, etc.) pleasant because it suits your character:
a congenial working environment
3 ~ (to sth) (formal) suitable for sth:
a situation that was congenial to the expression of nationalist opinions
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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