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- pronunciation:
- ji
ni
 l
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jin
yl
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
cheerfully friendly.
We were greeted by the genial host.- antonyms:
- austere, hostile, saturnine, stern, unfriendly
- similar words:
- amiable, amicable, good-humored, pleasant
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| definition 2: |
mild, pleasant, or comfortable.
They wanted to move south in order to enjoy a more genial climate.- similar words:
- amiable, mild, pleasant
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| related words: |
agreeable, carefree, congenial, convivial, cordial, friendly, hearty, mild, moderate, sociable, sunny, warm |
adverb + (adj.)genial
usually
(adj.)genial
+ noun
artist, demeanor, disposition, fellow, fishing, gentleman, guy, host, humor, image, man, manner, persona, smile, sort, talk, tone, tubercle
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| derivations: |
genially (adv.), geniality (n.) |
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