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- [jeen-yuh l, jee-nee-uh l]
- /ˈdʒin yəl, ˈdʒi ni əl/
- /ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jeen-yuh l, jee-nee-uh l]
- /ˈdʒin yəl, ˈdʒi ni əl/
Definitions of genial word
- adjective genial of or relating to the chin. 1
- noun genial Friendly and cheerful. 1
- adjective genial person: friendly 1
- adjective genial attitude: friendly 1
- adjective genial Someone who is genial is kind and friendly. 0
- adjective genial cheerful, easy-going, and warm in manner or behaviour 0
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Origin of genial
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Latin geniālis festive, jovial, pleasant, equivalent to geni(us) tutelary deity, the spirit of social enjoyment + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Genial
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
genial popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for genial
adj genial
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- amiable — Someone who is amiable is friendly and pleasant to be with.
- easygoing — going easily, as a horse.
- upbeat — an unaccented beat, especially immediately preceding a downbeat.
- sunny — abounding in sunshine: a sunny day.
adjective genial
- welcoming — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
- hospitable — receiving or treating guests or strangers warmly and generously: a hospitable family.
- enlivening — Present participle of enliven.
- favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
- neighbourly — (British, Canada) Showing the qualities of a friendly and helpful neighbour.
Antonyms for genial
adj genial
- hateful — arousing hate or deserving to be hated: the hateful oppression of dictators.
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- surly — churlishly rude or bad-tempered: a surly waiter. Synonyms: sullen, uncivil, brusque, irascible, splenetic, choleric, cross; grumpy, grouchy, crabby.
- upset — to overturn: to upset a pitcher of milk.
- unkind — lacking in kindness or mercy; severe.
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