genial

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ge·nial | \ ˈjēn-yəl

, ˈjē-nē-əl \

Definition of genial

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1a : marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness your genial host

b : favorable to growth or comfort : mild genial sunshine

2 : displaying or marked by genius genial insights

3 obsolete : of or relating to marriage or generation … the genial bed …— John Milton

4 obsolete : inborn, native

genial

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ge·ni·al | \ ji-ˈnī(-ə)l

Definition of genial (Entry 2 of 2)

: of or relating to the chin

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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