(of a person) pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own (人)志趣相投的;情投意合的 his need for some congenial company. 他对志趣相投的同伴的需要。 ■(of a thing) pleasant or agreeable because suited to one's taste or inclination (事物)适意的,合意的,相宜的 he went back to a climate more congenial to his cold stony soul. 他回到了一个其气氛更适合他那冷酷心灵的地方。