All congenial synonyms
con·gen·ial
C c adj congenial
- sympathetic — characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
- cordial — Cordial means friendly.
- genial — of or relating to the chin.
- harmonious — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- jovial — endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship: a wonderfully jovial host.
- favorable — characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report.
- sociable — inclined to associate with or be in the company of others.
- agreeable — If something is agreeable, it is pleasant and you enjoy it.
- mellow — soft, sweet, and full-flavored from ripeness, as fruit.
- pleasing — giving pleasure; agreeable; gratifying: a pleasing performance.
- affable — Someone who is affable is pleasant and friendly.
- convivial — Convivial people or occasions are pleasant, friendly, and relaxed.
- gracious — pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous.
- adapted — If something is adapted to a particular situation or purpose, it is especially suitable for it.
- companionable — If you describe a person as companionable, you mean they are friendly and pleasant to be with.
- compatible — If things, for example systems, ideas, and beliefs, are compatible, they work well together or can exist together successfully.
- complaisant — If you are complaisant, you are willing to accept what other people are doing without complaining.
- congruous — corresponding or agreeing
- consistent — Someone who is consistent always behaves in the same way, has the same attitudes towards people or things, or achieves the same level of success in something.
- consonant — A consonant is a sound such as 'p', 'f', 'n', or 't' which you pronounce by stopping the air flowing freely through your mouth. Compare vowel.
- cooperative — A cooperative is a business or organization run by the people who work for it, or owned by the people who use it. These people share its benefits and profits.
- delightful — If you describe something or someone as delightful, you mean they are very pleasant.
- fit — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- good-humored — having or showing a pleasant, amiable mood: a good-humored man; a good-humored remark.
- happy — delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.
- kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
- kindred — a person's relatives collectively; kinfolk; kin.
- like-minded — having a similar or identical opinion, disposition, etc.: a like-minded friend.
- social — relating to, devoted to, or characterized by friendly companionship or relations: a social club.
- suitable — such as to suit; appropriate; fitting; becoming.
- clubby — If you describe an institution or a group of people as clubby, you mean that all the people in it are friendly with each other and do not welcome other people in.
- conversable — easy or pleasant to talk to
- well-suited — appropriate: She is suited to such a job.
adjective congenial
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- amiable — Someone who is amiable is friendly and pleasant to be with.
- good-natured — having or showing a pleasant, kindly disposition; amiable: a warm, good-natured person.
- hospitable — receiving or treating guests or strangers warmly and generously: a hospitable family.
- favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
- amical — (now rare) Friendly, amicable.