Antonyms for genial

Grammar : Adj

Spell : jeen-yuhl, jee-nee-uhl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒin yəl, ˈdʒi ni əl

Definition of genial

Origin : 1560s, "pertaining to marriage," from Latin genialis "pleasant, festive," literally "pertaining to marriage rites," from genius "guardian spirit" (see genius). Originally used in the Latin literal sense; meaning "cheerful, friendly" first recorded 1746. Related: Genially.

adj extremely nice and happy

Example sentences :

Mr. Roberts threw back his head and laughed,—a genial, hearty laugh.
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

"Come in, Margaret, and put down your basket," said the colonel in a genial tone.
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

Reaching it, he paused, offering the hand of genial fellowship.
Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

He invariably encouraged humour, this genial philanthropist.
Extract from : « The Slave Of The Lamp » by Henry Seton Merriman

Before long it was roaring, and diffusing a genial warmth on all sides.
Extract from : « The Field of Ice » by Jules Verne

His manners are affable and genial, his disposition frank and generous.
Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin

The genial, playful, puppyish side of him found little expression.
Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London

But all was gloomy within, and genial nature could no longer enter.
Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald

I knew that I ought to be genial, and for a few moments I did my best.
Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole

Wherever he has gone he has left some sparks of his own genial enthusiasm.
Extract from : « The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 2, May, 1851 » by Various

Synonyms for genial

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