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genial

ge·nial

UK/dʒɪˈnʌɪəl/ US/-ˈniːəl/ rare archaic obsolete

adjective

1.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

  • “an affable smile”
  • “an amiable gathering”
  • “cordial relations”
  • “a cordial greeting”
  • “a genial host”
2.

of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw

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3.

conducive to comfort; beneficial

  • “the genial sunshine”
  • “a kind climate”
  • “hot summer pavements are anything but kind to the feet”
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Origin

Borrowed from Middle French génial, borrowed from Latin geniālis (“of or pertaining to marriage; festive”), from genius (“guardian spirit”) + -ālis.

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