as in sweetness
the state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others
her unforced geniality never fails to draw fellow passengers into a conversation with her
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Recent Examples of geniality
But one suspected the real reason for Huang’s geniality lay elsewhere.
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Billy Perrigo, Time, 16 Dec. 2025
Riley, a Northern California native, who has always exuded a Zen-like geniality, was part of a generation of young American composers who had turned away from audience-alienating atonal music, which had been proselytized by their teachers in the science-minded postwar academy.
—William Robin, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
Billy Perrigo, Time, 16 Dec. 2025
Riley, a Northern California native, who has always exuded a Zen-like geniality, was part of a generation of young American composers who had turned away from audience-alienating atonal music, which had been proselytized by their teachers in the science-minded postwar academy.
—William Robin, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for geniality
sweetness
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Despite its name, the Honey Gold is incredibly balanced, with the right kick and sweetness to make each bite tantalizing.—
Matt Moore,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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But foods sweetened with natural sweeteners—like honey, maple syrup, and fruit—are taking over in 2026 as consumers look for natural sources of sweetness.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Geniality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geniality. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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