Synonyms for genial
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : jeen-yuhl, jee-nee-uhl |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒin yəl, ˈdʒi ni əl |
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Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for genial
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