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genial

adjective ge·nial \ ˈjēn-yəl , ˈjē-nē-əl \

Definition of genial

1 obsolete : of or relating to marriage or generation
  • the genial bed
  • —John Milton
2 obsolete : inborn, native
3 a : favorable to growth or comfort : mild
  • genial sunshine
b : marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
  • your genial host
4 : displaying or marked by genius
  • genial insights
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geniality

play \ˌjē-nē-ˈa-lə-tē, jēn-ˈyal-\ noun
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genially

play \ˈjēn-yə-lē\ adverb

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Origin and Etymology of genial

Latin genialis, from genius

Synonym Discussion of genial

gracious, cordial, affable, genial, sociable mean markedly pleasant and easy in social intercourse. gracious implies courtesy and kindly consideration.
    • the gracious award winner thanked her colleagues
cordial stresses warmth and heartiness.
    • our host was cordial as he greeted us
affable implies easy approachability and readiness to respond pleasantly to conversation or requests or proposals.
    • though wealthy, she was affable to all
genial stresses cheerfulness and even joviality.
    • a genial companion with a ready quip
sociable suggests a genuine liking for the companionship of others.
    • sociable people who enjoy entertaining
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genial

adjective ge·ni·al \ ji-ˈnī(-ə)l \

Definition of genial

: of or relating to the chin

Origin and Etymology of genial

Greek geneion chin, from genys jaw — more at chin

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

GENIAL Defined for Kids

genial

adjective ge·nial \ ˈjēn-yəl \

Definition of genial for Students

: cheerful and pleasant
  • a genial host
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genially

\ˈjēn-yə-lē\ adverb

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genial

adjective ge·ni·al \ ji-ˈnī(-ə)l \

medical Definition of genial

: of or relating to the chin

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