CONGENIAL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CONGENIAL?

Need another word that means the same as “congenial”? Find 23 synonyms and 30 related words for “congenial” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Congenial” are: like-minded, compatible, kindred, well suited, easy to get along with, pleasant, pleasing, agreeable, enjoyable, pleasurable, nice, appealing, engaging, satisfying, gratifying, fine, charming, delightful, relaxing, snug, welcome, welcoming, hospitable

Congenial as an Adjective

Definitions of "Congenial" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “congenial” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Suitable to your needs.
• Capable of cross-fertilization or of being grafted.
• (of a person) pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to one's own.
• (of a thing) pleasant or agreeable because suited to one's taste or inclination.
• (used of plants) capable of cross-fertilization or of being grafted.
• Suitable to your needs- T.L.Peacock.

Synonyms of "Congenial" as an adjective (23 Words)

agreeable	Prepared to agree or consent. A cheerful and agreeable companion.
appealing	(of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings. An appealing sense of humor.
charming	Possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers- Shakespeare. Endowed with charming manners.
compatible	Able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination. Her deeds were compatible with her ideology.
delightful	Greatly pleasing or entertaining. A delightful secluded garden.
easy to get along with	Having little impact.
engaging	Charming and attractive. An engaging frankness.
enjoyable	Affording satisfaction or pleasure. The company was enjoyable.
fine	Characterized by elegance or refinement or accomplishment. Batiste is a cotton fabric with a fine weave.
gratifying	Affording satisfaction or pleasure. Found her praise gratifying.
hospitable	Friendly and welcoming to visitors or guests. One of the least hospitable places in North America.
kindred	Related by blood or marriage. Kindred clans.
like-minded	Of the same turn of mind.
nice	Pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance. Nice manners.
pleasant	(of a person or their manner) friendly and considerate; likeable. Pleasant sensations.
pleasing	Pleasant or agreeable to the senses. A pleasing aroma.
pleasurable	Pleasing; enjoyable. Pleasurable activities.
relaxing	Affording physical or mental rest. A relaxing massage with aromatherapy oils.
satisfying	Providing abundant nourishment. These are very satisfying books.
snug	(of an income or employment) allowing one to live in comfort and comparative ease. A snug house.
welcome	Very pleasing because much needed or desired. A welcome relief.
welcoming	Very cordial. The cast and crew were very welcoming.
well suited	In good health especially after having suffered illness or injury.

Usage Examples of "Congenial" as an adjective

• His need for some congenial company.
• Two congenial spirits united…by mutual confidence and reciprocal virtues.
• He went back to a climate more congenial to his cold stony soul.
• A congenial atmosphere to work in.

Associations of "Congenial" (30 Words)

affable	Friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to. An affable and agreeable companion.
amiable	Diffusing warmth and friendliness. The amiable young man greeted me enthusiastically.
amicability	Having a disposition characterized by warmth and friendliness.
amicable	Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord. An amicable agreement.
amity	A state of friendship and cordiality. The presence of French troops in Scotland had produced hostility rather than amity.
benign	Gentle and kindly. Benign growths.
coincident	In agreement or harmony. The stake of defence attorneys is not always coincident with that of their clients.
compatible	Capable of forming a homogeneous mixture that neither separates nor is altered by chemical interaction. A compatible married couple.
congruent	Corresponding in character or kind. The rules may not be congruent with the requirements of the law.
congruous	Suitable or appropriate together. This explanation is congruous with earlier observations.
cordial	Diffusing warmth and friendliness. A cordial regard for his visitor s comfort.
courteous	Characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners. A courteous young man.
favorable	Encouraging or approving or pleasing. A favorable time to ask for a raise.
friendly	(of a game or match) not forming part of a serious competition. A consumer friendly policy.
generosity	Acting generously. Diners certainly cannot complain about the generosity of portions.
genial	Diffusing warmth and friendliness. A genial host.
goodness	That which is pleasing or valuable or useful. A belief in the basic goodness of mankind.
goodwill	Friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude. A goodwill gesture.
harmonious	Tuneful; not discordant. Harmonious music.
identical	(of twins) derived from a single egg or ovum. The passage on the second floor was identical to the one below.
kindly	Pleasant and agreeable. Never mind she said kindly.
kindness	The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. He thanked them for their kindness and support.
melodious	Relating to or characterized by melody. He heard a fruity melodious voice.
nice	Not good; unpleasant. What a nice fellow you are and we all thought you so nasty.
obliging	Willing to do a service or kindness; helpful. It s very obliging of him.
pleasant	(of persons) having pleasing manners or behavior. A very pleasant evening.
pleasing	Satisfying or appealing. A pleasing aroma.
sociable	An open carriage with facing side seats. A sociable gathering.
suitable	Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse. A tractor suitable or fit for heavy duty.
sympathetic	Relating to or denoting the part of the autonomic nervous system consisting of nerves arising from ganglia near the middle part of the spinal cord supplying the internal organs blood vessels and glands and balancing the action of the parasympathetic nerves. A sympathetic gesture.