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genial

(dʒiːniəl)

adjective

Someone who is genial is kind and friendly.

[approval]

Bob was always genial and welcoming.

He was a warm-hearted friend and genial host.

Synonyms: friendly, kind, kindly, pleasant More Synonyms of genial

genially adverb

'If you don't mind,' Mrs. Dambar said genially.

geniality (dʒiːniælɪti) uncountable noun

He soon recovered his habitual geniality.

Synonyms: friendliness, kindness, cheerfulness, good nature More Synonyms of genial

genial in British English 1

(ˈdʒiːnjəl, -nɪəl)

adjective

cheerful, easy-going, and warm in manner or behaviour

pleasantly warm, so as to give life, growth, or health

the genial sunshine

Derived forms

geniality (ˌdʒiːnɪˈælɪtɪ) or genialness (ˈgenialness)

noun

genially (ˈgenially)

adverb

Word origin

C16: from Latin geniālis relating to birth or marriage, from genius tutelary deity; see genius

genial in British English 2

(dʒɪˈniːəl)

adjective

anatomy

of or relating to the chin

Word origin

C19: from Greek geneion, from genus jaw

genial in American English 1

(ˈdʒinjəl; ˈdʒiniəl)

adjective

1. Obsolete

of marriage or procreation

promoting life and growth; pleasantly warm, mild, and healthful

a genial climate

cheerful, friendly, and sympathetic; amiable

4. Rare

of or characterized by genius

SIMILAR WORDS: ˈamiable

Derived forms

geniality (ˌgeniˈality) (ˌdʒiniˈæləti)

noun

genially (ˈgenially)

adverb

Word origin

L genialis, of generation or birth < genius, guardian deity: see genius

genial in American English 2

(dʒiˈnaɪəl)

adjective

having to do with the chin

Word origin

< Gr geneion, a chin (< genys, a jaw: see chin) + -al

Examples of 'genial' in a sentence
genial

His manner is genial but he seems suspicious of how his latter-day friend will be portrayed.He pours coffee, a genial host.The book is a long list of such information, all written in a genial and accessible manner. Always genial, he would entertain guests to apple turnovers and tea in the midst of his specimens.They respected his shrewd brain, and also knew him as a genial host when he entertained journalists and government press officers.

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genial

British English: genial ADJECTIVE

Someone who is genial is kind and friendly.

He was always genial and welcoming.

American English: genial
Brazilian Portuguese: cordial
Chinese: 友善的
European Spanish: afable
French: cordial
German: freundlich
Italian: cordiale
Japanese: 親切な
Korean: 온화한
European Portuguese: cordial
Latin American Spanish: afable

Chinese translation of 'genial'

genial

(ˈdʒiːnɪəl)

adj

[person] 和蔼(藹)可亲(親)的 (hé'ǎi kěqīn de)
[face, personality] 亲(親)切的 (qīnqiè de)

(adjective) in the sense of friendly

Definition

cheerful, easy-going, and friendly

He was a warm-hearted friend and a genial host.

Synonyms

friendly

a friendly atmosphere

kind

He was a very kind man, full of common sense.

kindly

He was a stern critic but an extremely kindly man.

pleasant

He was most anxious to seem agreeable and pleasant.

warm

We were instantly attracted by his warm personality.

cheerful

They are both very cheerful in spite of their circumstances.

jolly

She was a jolly, kindhearted woman.

hearty

He was a hearty, bluff, athletic sort of guy.

agreeable

I've gone out of my way to be agreeable to his friends.

cheery

He is loved by everyone for his cheery disposition and sense of humour.

amiable

She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed.

cordial

I had never known him to be so chatty and cordial.

affable

He is an extremely affable and approachable man.

congenial

The food at the party was excellent, and the company congenial.

jovial

Father Whittaker appeared to be in a jovial mood.

convivial

Enjoy simple but satisfying food in the bistro's convivial atmosphere.

good-natured

She was good-natured about it, and didn't make a fuss.

warm-hearted

a good-natured and warm-hearted woman loved by everyone

merry

He was much loved for his merry nature.

Opposites

cool

unpleasant

rude

sullen

unfriendly

sardonic

frigid

cheerless

ungracious

discourteous

morose

Additional synonyms

in the sense of affable

Definition

showing warmth and friendliness

He is an extremely affable and approachable man.

Synonyms

friendly,

kindly,

civil,

warm,

pleasant,

mild,

obliging,

benign,

gracious,

benevolent,

good-humoured,

amiable,

courteous,

amicable,

cordial,

sociable,

genial,

congenial,

urbane,

approachable,

good-natured

in the sense of agreeable

Definition

pleasant and enjoyable

I've gone out of my way to be agreeable to his friends.

Synonyms

friendly,

pleasant,

nice,

sociable,

affable,

congenial,

good-natured,

likable or likeable

in the sense of amiable

Definition

having a pleasant nature

She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed.

Synonyms

pleasant,

kind,

kindly,

pleasing,

friendly,

attractive,

engaging,

charming,

obliging,

delightful,

cheerful,

benign,

winning,

agreeable,

good-humoured,

lovable,

sociable,

genial,

affable,

congenial,

winsome,

good-natured,

sweet-tempered,

likable or likeable

Nearby words of
genial

generosity
generous
genesis
genial
geniality
genitals
genius

Synonyms of 'genial'

genial

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单词	genial
释义	Trends of genial View usage for: genial (dʒiːniəl) adjective Someone who is genial is kind and friendly. [approval] Bob was always genial and welcoming. He was a warm-hearted friend and genial host. Synonyms: friendly, kind, kindly, pleasant More Synonyms of genial genially adverb 'If you don't mind,' Mrs. Dambar said genially. geniality (dʒiːniælɪti) uncountable noun He soon recovered his habitual geniality. Synonyms: friendliness, kindness, cheerfulness, good nature More Synonyms of genial genial in British English 1 (ˈdʒiːnjəl, -nɪəl) adjective 1. cheerful, easy-going, and warm in manner or behaviour 2. pleasantly warm, so as to give life, growth, or health the genial sunshine Derived forms geniality (ˌdʒiːnɪˈælɪtɪ) or genialness (ˈgenialness) noun genially (ˈgenially) adverb Word origin C16: from Latin geniālis relating to birth or marriage, from genius tutelary deity; see genius genial in British English 2 (dʒɪˈniːəl) adjective anatomy of or relating to the chin Word origin C19: from Greek geneion, from genus jaw genial in American English 1 (ˈdʒinjəl; ˈdʒiniəl) adjective 1. Obsolete of marriage or procreation 2. promoting life and growth; pleasantly warm, mild, and healthful a genial climate 3. cheerful, friendly, and sympathetic; amiable 4. Rare of or characterized by genius SIMILAR WORDS: ˈamiable Derived forms geniality (ˌgeniˈality) (ˌdʒiniˈæləti) noun genially (ˈgenially) adverb Word origin L genialis, of generation or birth < genius, guardian deity: see genius genial in American English 2 (dʒiˈnaɪəl) adjective having to do with the chin Word origin < Gr geneion, a chin (< genys, a jaw: see chin) + -al Examples of 'genial' in a sentence genial His manner is genial but he seems suspicious of how his latter-day friend will be portrayed. Times, Sunday Times (2011) He pours coffee, a genial host. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The book is a long list of such information, all written in a genial and accessible manner. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Always genial, he would entertain guests to apple turnovers and tea in the midst of his specimens. Times, Sunday Times (2013) They respected his shrewd brain, and also knew him as a genial host when he entertained journalists and government press officers. Times, Sunday Times (2009) In other languages genial British English: genial ADJECTIVE Someone who is genial is kind and friendly. He was always genial and welcoming. American English: genial Brazilian Portuguese: cordial Chinese: 友善的 European Spanish: afable French: cordial German: freundlich Italian: cordiale Japanese: 親切な Korean: 온화한 European Portuguese: cordial Latin American Spanish: afable Chinese translation of 'genial' genial (ˈdʒiːnɪəl) adj [person] 和蔼(藹)可亲(親)的 (hé'ǎi kěqīn de) [face, personality] 亲(親)切的 (qīnqiè de) (adjective) in the sense of friendly Definition cheerful, easy-going, and friendly He was a warm-hearted friend and a genial host. Synonyms friendly a friendly atmosphere kind He was a very kind man, full of common sense. kindly He was a stern critic but an extremely kindly man. pleasant He was most anxious to seem agreeable and pleasant. warm We were instantly attracted by his warm personality. cheerful They are both very cheerful in spite of their circumstances. jolly She was a jolly, kindhearted woman. hearty He was a hearty, bluff, athletic sort of guy. agreeable I've gone out of my way to be agreeable to his friends. cheery He is loved by everyone for his cheery disposition and sense of humour. amiable She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed. cordial I had never known him to be so chatty and cordial. affable He is an extremely affable and approachable man. congenial The food at the party was excellent, and the company congenial. jovial Father Whittaker appeared to be in a jovial mood. convivial Enjoy simple but satisfying food in the bistro's convivial atmosphere. good-natured She was good-natured about it, and didn't make a fuss. warm-hearted a good-natured and warm-hearted woman loved by everyone merry He was much loved for his merry nature. Opposites cool , unpleasant , rude , sullen , unfriendly , sardonic , frigid , cheerless , ungracious , discourteous , morose Additional synonyms in the sense of affable Definition showing warmth and friendliness He is an extremely affable and approachable man. Synonyms friendly, kindly, civil, warm, pleasant, mild, obliging, benign, gracious, benevolent, good-humoured, amiable, courteous, amicable, cordial, sociable, genial, congenial, urbane, approachable, good-natured in the sense of agreeable Definition pleasant and enjoyable I've gone out of my way to be agreeable to his friends. Synonyms friendly, pleasant, nice, sociable, affable, congenial, good-natured, likable or likeable in the sense of amiable Definition having a pleasant nature She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed. Synonyms pleasant, kind, kindly, pleasing, friendly, attractive, engaging, charming, obliging, delightful, cheerful, benign, winning, agreeable, good-humoured, lovable, sociable, genial, affable, congenial, winsome, good-natured, sweet-tempered, likable or likeable Nearby words of genial generosity generous genesis genial geniality genitals genius Synonyms of 'genial' genial Explore 'genial' in the dictionary
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