 genial |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] diffusing warmth and friendliness | |
| Synonyms: | amiable cordial affable | |
| Examples: | "an affable smile" "an amiable gathering" "cordial relations" "a cordial greeting" "a genial host" |
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| Related terms: | friendly | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw | |
| Synonyms: | mental | |
| Related terms: | chin mentum | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] conducive to comfort; beneficial | |
| Synonyms: | kind | |
| Examples: | "the genial sunshine" "a kind climate" "hot summer pavements are anything but kind to the feet" |
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| Related terms: | benign | |
| Similar spelling: |
genially |
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