Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: congenial
IPA transcription: [kəndʒ'injəl]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: congenial
    Meaning: (used of plants) capable of cross-fertilization or of being grafted
  • Synonyms: congenial
    Meaning: suitable to your needs; "a congenial atmosphere to work in"; "two congenial spirits united...by mutual confidence and reciprocal virtues"- T.L.Peacock
Usage examples
  • Deeply engrossed in congenial work
  • "We are quite as congenial as flies and honey."
  • You may be able to change later, if you don't find her congenial.
  • So I accepted my plight as an amusing experience, affording full scope for the congenial exercise of courage and ingenuity.
  • Could any one suppose that such a temperament as Wharton's would be congenial to Hallin or to Craven--or--to yet another person, of whom she did not want to think?
  • It is safe to say that unless one happens to meet a very congenial mind among conversers in general society, to introduce the subject of books is liable to be misconstrued.
  • Indeed, his behavior disappointed every expectation, and proved little in accordance with the views of many a manoeuvering mamma; while his habits and manner, still less than formerly, offered any thing congenial with those of the neighboring aristocracy.
  • My life had been such that I never before had seen anyone whom I loved; and here Almah was the one congenial associate in a whole world of aliens: she was beautiful and gentle and sympathetic, and I loved her dearly, even before I understood what my feelings were.
  • We, being quite prepared for this event, which was of course a proceeding of Uriah Heep's, soon paid the money; and in five minutes more Mr. Micawber was seated at the table, filling up the stamps with an expression of perfect joy, which only that congenial employment, or the making of punch, could impart in full completeness to his shining face.