congenial
Translation
pleasant, agreeable, sociable
Examples
He found the work to be congenial.
He found the work to be congenial.
She was a congenial colleague.
She was a congenial colleague.
We spent the evening in congenial company.
We spent the evening in congenial company.
Grammar Patterns
((to sb.)) pleasant for (sb.) He found the work to be congenial.
a congenial ((noun)) a pleasant (noun) She was a congenial colleague.
Similar Words
Synonyms: agreeable, pleasant, sociable; Antonyms: uncongenial, disagreeable
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'genius' (spirit). Literally 'with the same spirit'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'con' (with) + 'genie' – like having a friendly genie who gets along with you.