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
- 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
- acquiescently
- affably
- affectionately
- affirmatively
- agreeably
- airily
- altruistically
- amiably
- amicably
- appropriately
- ardently
- beatifically
- benevolently
- benignly
- bigheartedly
- blandly
- blissfully
- blithely
- brightly
- buoyantly
- calmly
- candidly
- carefully
- charitably
- charmingly
- cheerfully
- cheerily
- chivalrously
- civilly
- companionably
- compassionately
- considerately
- contentedly
- convivially
- cordially
- courteously
- delicately
- delightedly
- delightfully
- ecstatically
- elatedly
- enchantedly
- entertainingly
- enthusiastically
- favorably
- felicitously
- freely
- friendly
- gaily
- generously
- genially
- gingerly
- gladly
- gleefully
- good-humoredly
- good-naturedly
- graciously
- gratefully
- happily
- heartily
- heedfully
- helpfully
- hopefully
- hospitably
- humanely
- imperturbably
- indifferently
- jocundly
- jovially
- joyfully
- joyously
- kindly
- liberally
- lightheartedly
- lightly
- lovingly
- magnanimously
- majestically
- meekly
- merrily
- mirthfully
- moderately
- mollifyingly
- mutually
- nobly
- obligingly
- optimistically
- paradisiacally
- passionately
- patiently
- peacefully
- playfully
- pleasantly
- pleasingly
- pleasurably
- politely
- quietly
- rapturously
- readily
- satisfactorily
- sincerely
- sociably
- softly
- solicitously
- soothingly
- sportively
- sweetly
- sympathetically
- temperately
- tenderly
- tepidly
- thoughtfully
- tolerantly
- tranquilly
- understandingly
- ungrudgingly
- unreservedly
- unselfishly
- vivaciously
- warmly
- well
- wholeheartedly
- willingly
- with good grace
- with pleasure
- with relish
- wonderfully
- zealously
- zestfully
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