Genial
Sociable, hospitable, and friendly; cheerful and easy to talk to.
adjectiveGenial
Sociable, hospitable, and friendly; cheerful and easy to talk to.
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Imagine This
A friendly and sociable gentleman talking with his friends while enjoying the warm and gentle early morning sun.
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Sounds Like
jee-nee-uhl
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Looks Like
Looks like a warm, inviting demeanor; resembles 'gentle' in tone and politeness.
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Remember This
Genial comes from Latin genialis, originally meaning 'of birth or family' and later acquiring the sense of cheerful sociability.
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Other Forms
genialitynoun
geniallyadverb
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Connect With
affability, cordiality, amiability, friendliness
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Note
Genial describes people or atmospheres; not to be confused with 'genie' or 'genius'. The noun form is 'geniality'; the adverb is 'genially'.