ge·nial·i·ty \ˌjēnēˈaləd.ē, jēnˈya-, -ətē, -i\noun (-es) Etymology: Late Latin genialitas, from Latin genialis + -itas -ity : the quality of being genial; especially: sympathetic cheerfulness : warmth of disposition and manners < overflowing with joy and a noisy, hearty geniality — Vicki Baum >