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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 genially word
- adjective genially characterized by genius. 2
- noun genially In a genial manner; gaily; cheerfully. 2
- adjective genially warmly and pleasantly cheerful; cordial: a genial disposition; a genial host. 1
- adjective genially favorable for life, growth, or comfort; pleasantly warm; comfortably mild: the genial climate of Hawaii. 1
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Origin of genially
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 Genially
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adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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genially 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.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
genially usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for genially
adv genially
- appropriately — suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc.: an appropriate example; an appropriate dress.
- cheerfully — full of cheer; in good spirits: a cheerful person.
- favorably — characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report.
- happily — in a happy manner; with pleasure.
- kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
adverb genially
- charmingly — In a charming manner.
- favourably — (British, Canada) In a favourable manner.
- entertainingly — In an entertaining manner.
- enthusiastically — In an enthusiastic manner.
- enchantedly — As if enchanted.
Antonyms for genially
adv genially
- unwillingly — not willing; reluctant; loath; averse: an unwilling partner in the crime.
- dissenting — to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from): Two of the justices dissented from the majority decision.
- unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
- sadly — affected by unhappiness or grief; sorrowful or mournful: to feel sad because a close friend has moved away.
- unhappily — sad; miserable; wretched: Why is she so unhappy?
adverb genially
- disagreeably — In a disagreeable manner.
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