Genial
Sociable, hospitable, and friendly; cheerful and easy to talk to.
adjectiveGenial
Sociable, hospitable, and friendly; cheerful and easy to talk to.
adjectiveImagine This
A friendly and sociable gentleman talking with his friends while enjoying the warm and gentle early morning sun.
Sounds Like
jee-nee-uhl
Looks Like
Looks like a warm, inviting demeanor; resembles 'gentle' in tone and politeness.
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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affability, cordiality, amiability, friendliness
Note
Genial describes people or atmospheres; not to be confused with 'genie' or 'genius'. The noun form is 'geniality'; the adverb is 'genially'.
Study Deeper
- Her genial smile put the guests at ease.
- The host's genial hospitality made everyone feel welcome.
From Latin genialis 'of birth, belonging to a family', from genus 'birth, race'; later broadened in English to mean cheerful and sociable.
GENIAL stands for Gentle, Easygoing, Neighborly, Affable, Likeable.
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