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