congenial

Example Sentences

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But the two politicians had a congenial meeting at the White House in late November, with the president saying he was optimistic about New York’s future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

That may be just a more congenial way to encounter a set of ideas you disagree with than a newspaper column that tries to make a particular argument or point.

From Slate • Oct. 7, 2025

Sir John said the world was changing and "may not be reshaping in a way that is congenial to the West".

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2025

“Linda is this well-spoken, congenial, bright, well-dressed woman executive, but she helped run a testosterone-fueled business that was seen as very sleazy for a long time,” pro-wrestling expert Dave Letzer told The Washington Post.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2024

“I guess it wouldn’t be very congenial of me not to go. Will you come, too? I want to have one friend.”

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray