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  • 101congenial — adjective Etymology: com + genius Date: circa 1625 1. having the same nature, disposition, or tastes ; kindred < congenial companions > 2. a. existing or associated together harmoniously b …

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  • 102gemütlich — adjective Etymology: German, from Middle High German gemüetlich pleasant, from gemüete mentality, mind Date: 1852 agreeably pleasant ; comfortable …

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  • 103harmonious — adjective Date: 1530 1. musically concordant 2. having the parts agreeably related ; congruous < blended into a harmonious whole > 3. marked by accord in sentiment or action • harmoniously adverb • harmoniousness noun …

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  • 104pastime — noun Date: 15th century something that amuses and serves to make time pass agreeably ; diversion …

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  • 105piquant — adjective Etymology: Middle French, from present participle of piquer Date: 1630 1. agreeably stimulating to the palate; especially spicy 2. engagingly provocative; also having a lively arch charm Synonyms: see pungent • piquantly adverb •&#8230; …

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  • 106refreshing — adjective Date: circa 1580 serving to refresh; especially agreeably stimulating because of freshness or newness < a refreshing change of pace > • refreshingly adverb …

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  • 107seemly — adjective (seemlier; est) Etymology: Middle English semely, from Old Norse sœmiligr, from sœmr fitting Date: 13th century 1. a. good looking, handsome b. agreeably fashioned ; attractive 2. conventionally proper …

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  • 108silken — adjective Date: before 12th century 1. made or consisting of silk 2. resembling silk: as a. soft, lustrous b. (1) agreeably smooth ; harmonious < a silken voice > (2) suave, ingratiating …

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  • 109tart — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English teart sharp, severe; akin to Middle High German traz spite Date: before 12th century 1. agreeably sharp or acid to the taste < a tart apple > 2. marked by a biting, acrimonious, or cutting&#8230; …

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  • 110tickle — I. verb (tickled; tickling) Etymology: Middle English tikelen; akin to Old English tinclian to tickle Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. a. to excite or stir up agreeably ; please < music…does more than tickle o …

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