in congenial surroundings

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• congenial / congenital —    Congenial describes something likeable, suitable to taste: They enjoy the congenial surroundings in their home.    Congenital refers to a condition present at birth because of heredity: Raymond has a congenital heart defect …   Confused words

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• congenial — congeniality /keuhn jee nee al i tee/, congenialness, n. congenially, adv. /keuhn jeen yeuhl/, adj. 1. agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character: congenial surroundings. 2. suited or adapted in spirit, feeling, temper, etc.;… …   Universalium

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• congenial — con|ge|ni|al [kənˈdʒi:niəl] adj [Date: 1600 1700; Origin: con + genius + al] 1.) pleasant in a way that makes you feel comfortable and relaxed congenial atmosphere/surroundings/environment ▪ The department provides a congenial atmosphere for… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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