Antonyms for genially


Grammar : Adv
Spell : jeen-yuhl, jee-nee-uhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒin yəl, ˈdʒi ni əl


Definition of genially

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.
  • As in kindly : adv with compassion
  • As in cheerfully : adv cheerily
  • As in generously : adv with an open heart
  • As in merrily : adv joyfully
  • As in mildly : adv gently
  • As in socially : adv with regard to polite society
  • As in warmly : adv amicably
  • As in agreeably : adv willingly, assenting; pleasantly; in keeping
  • As in gladly : adv happily
Example sentences :
  • How calmly and genially the mind apprehends one after another the laws of physics!
  • Extract from : « Nature » by Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • "It's the way we're taught at school," he hazarded, genially.
  • Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic
  • Judy,” says I, most genially, “is you ever tasted roast veal?
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Shining Light » by Norman Duncan
  • "Look about to your heart's content, my dear," she said genially.
  • Extract from : « The Carroll Girls » by Mabel Quiller-Couch
  • "We'll tek a turn at Haydn now, lads," said the host, genially.
  • Extract from : « Aunt Rachel » by David Christie Murray
  • "If you care for a brisk walk of two miles," she answered, genially.
  • Extract from : « A Woman for Mayor » by Helen M. Winslow
  • Skipper Zeb exclaimed, genially, warming his hands before the fire.
  • Extract from : « Left on the Labrador » by Dillon Wallace
  • "Pay for the call out of that, miss, and keep the change," he said genially.
  • Extract from : « Sundry Accounts » by Irvin S. Cobb
  • "Well, you will not suffer on that account," announced Tomlinson genially.
  • Extract from : « The Strange Case of Mortimer Fenley » by Louis Tracy
  • “Only the first round ended, looks like, Bandy,” Dud said genially.
  • Extract from : « The Fighting Edge » by William MacLeod Raine

Synonyms for genially

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