genial
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adjective \ˈjēn-yəl, ˈjē-nē-əl\Definition of GENIAL
1
obsolete : of or relating to marriage or generation <the genial bed — John Milton>
3
a : favorable to growth or comfort : mild <genial sunshine> b : marked by or diffusing sympathy or friendliness <your genial host>
4
: displaying or marked by genius
— ge·nial·i·ty \ˌjē-nē-ˈa-lə-tē, jēn-ˈyal-\ noun
— ge·nial·ly \ˈjēn-yə-lē\ adverb
Origin of GENIAL
Latin genialis, from genius
First Known Use: 1566
2ge·ni·al
adjective \ji-ˈnī(-ə)l\Definition of GENIAL
: of or relating to the chin
Origin of GENIAL
Greek geneion chin, from genys jaw — more at chin
First Known Use: 1831
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adjective \ji-ˈnī(-ə)l\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of GENIAL
: of or relating to the chin
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