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Congenial

Partaking of the same nature; allied by natural characteristics; kindred; sympathetic.

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Compatible 84% connected

Capable of existing in harmony; congruous; suitable; not repugnant; -- usually followed by with.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Compatible 84% connected

Capable of existing in harmony; congruous; suitable; not repugnant; -- usually followed by with.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Sociable 84% connected

A gathering of people for social purposes; an informal party or reception; as, a church sociable.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Sociable 84% connected

A gathering of people for social purposes; an informal party or reception; as, a church sociable.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Congeniality 74% connected

The state or quality of being congenial; natural affinity; adaptation; suitableness.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Congeniality 74% connected

The state or quality of being congenial; natural affinity; adaptation; suitableness.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Compatible 66% connected

Capable of existing in harmony; congruous; suitable; not repugnant; -- usually followed by with.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Compatible 66% connected

Capable of existing in harmony; congruous; suitable; not repugnant; -- usually followed by with.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Friendly 66% connected

Having the temper and disposition of a friend; disposed to promote the good of another; kind; favorable.

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Friendly 66% connected

Having the temper and disposition of a friend; disposed to promote the good of another; kind; favorable.

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Incompatible 94% connected

Not compatible; so differing as to be incapable of harmonious combination or coexistence; inconsistent in thought or being; irreconcilably disagreein…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Incompatible 94% connected

Not compatible; so differing as to be incapable of harmonious combination or coexistence; inconsistent in thought or being; irreconcilably disagreein…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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