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congenial

[kuhn-jeen-yuhl] / kənˈdʒin yəl /


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Fuentes is a dweeby kid in an ill-fitting suit, with none of the congenial charms of Joe Rogan or masculine swagger of Andrew Tate.

From Slate • Dec. 5, 2025

In laying out the workings of a traditional Dutch windmill, for instance, he conjures a fictional miller, “a congenial fellow” who “knocks out his pipe on the door frame” before getting to work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

Despite the challenges, the mood at the awards show was congenial, with attendees shouting out to one another on stage, in the lobby and from their cars as they pulled into the parking lot.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 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

On the cog, alas, everyone was just who they appeared to be, no one was particularly congenial, and only the red priest was interesting.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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