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congenial 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
Adjective
/kənˈjēnyəl/,
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(of a person) Pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own,
  1. (of a person) Pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own
    • - his need for some congenial company
  2. (of a thing) Pleasant or agreeable because suited to one's taste or inclination
    • - he went back to a climate more congenial to his cold stony soul
  1. suitable to your needs; "a congenial atmosphere to work in"; "two congenial spirits united...by mutual confidence and reciprocal virtues"- T.L.Peacock
  2. (used of plants) capable of cross-fertilization or of being grafted
  3. (congenially) in a congenial manner; "`Let's all have a drink together,' he said congenially"
  4. (Congeniality) Politeness is best expressed as the practical application of good manners or etiquette. It is a culturally defined phenomenon, and therefore what is considered polite in one culture can sometimes be quite rude or simply strange in another cultural context.
  5. having the same or very similar nature, personality, tastes, habits or interests; friendly or sociable; suitable to one's needs
  6. (congeniality) The quality of being congenial. The state of being agreeable or of having similar tastes
  7. (congeniality) Appropriateness of the relationship between letter-style and content.
  8. getting on well with others; agreeable, pleasant