Con-gē′ni-al or Con-gēn′ial, a.

(-yăl), a. [From Lat. con and genialis, genial, q. v.]

1. Partaking of the same nature; allied by natural characteristics; kindred; cognate; sympathetic; as, congenial souls.
2. Naturally adapted or suited. “Congenial clime.” C. J. Fox.

To defame the excellence with which it has no sympathy .. is its congenial work. I. Taylor.