Standard Lemma guide

congenially

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American: /kənˈdʒiː.ni.ə.li/
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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a congenial manner

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in a congenial manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • `Let's all have a drink together,' he said congenially

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English congenial Middle English -ly English -ly English congenially From congenial + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: arcymiło — Translations
  • Polish: arcymile — Translations
  • Spanish: congenialmente — Translations