Genial: meaning, definitions and examples

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genial

 

[ หˆdส’iห.ni.ษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing something very pleasant or enjoyable

Genial is used to describe things or people that are very pleasant, friendly, or enjoyable. It can also refer to weather that is mild and pleasant.

Synonyms

amiable, friendly, pleasant

Examples of usage

  • The genial host greeted us warmly at the door.
  • She had a genial smile that put everyone at ease.
  • The genial climate of the region attracts many tourists.
  • The genial atmosphere of the party made everyone feel welcome.
Context #2 | Adjective

describing someone with a cheerful and friendly disposition

Genial can also be used to describe someone who is cheerful, friendly, and easy to get along with. It implies a warm and welcoming personality.

Synonyms

affable, cheerful, cordial

Examples of usage

  • Despite the stress of the situation, he remained genial and optimistic.
  • She is known for her genial nature and ability to make friends easily.
  • His genial attitude makes him a favorite among his colleagues.

Translations

Translations of the word "genial" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น genial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเคจเคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช genial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ genial

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะตะฝั–ะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ genialny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ด ๆ™ดใ‚‰ใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gรฉnial

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ genial

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรขhiyane

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒœ์žฌ์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุจู‚ุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ geniรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ geniรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคฉๆ‰็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ genialen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snilldar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า“ะฐะถะฐะนั‹ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dahi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ genial

Etymology

The word genial comes from the Latin word 'genialis', which means 'of or belonging to marriage, festive, joyous'. It is derived from 'genius', which originally referred to a person's spirit, character, or nature. Over time, genial came to mean cheerful, friendly, and pleasant. The word has been used in English since the late 16th century.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,172, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.