congenial
0 antonyms and opposites of congenial, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Pleasant and easy to get along with; friendly.
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Etymology
From con- ("with, together") + genial, from Latin genius, "one's inborn character or spirit".
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What does “congenial” mean?
The word “congenial” means pleasant and easy to get along with; friendly. In plain terms, friendly and easy to be around, or well-suited to what you need.
How do you pronounce “congenial”?
“Congenial” is pronounced kuhn-JEE-nee-uhl (/kənˈd͡ʒiːniəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “congenial” in a sentence?
Here is “congenial” used in a sentence: “Our new neighbours are very congenial and always say hello.”
What part of speech is “congenial”?
“Congenial” is an adjective.
Where does the word “congenial” come from?
The word “congenial” comes from Latin. From con- ("with, together") + genial, from Latin genius, "one's inborn character or spirit".
How many meanings does “congenial” have?
“Congenial” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: pleasant and easy to get along with; friendly.