genial (Meaning)
genial (s)
diffusing warmth and friendliness
agreeable, conducive to comfort
genial (a)
of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw
genial (a.)
Same as Genian.
Contributing to, or concerned in, propagation or production; generative; procreative; productive.
Contributing to, and sympathizing with, the enjoyment of life; sympathetically cheerful and cheering; jovial and inspiring joy or happiness; exciting pleasure and sympathy; enlivening; kindly; as, she was of a cheerful and genial disposition.
Belonging to one's genius or natural character; native; natural; inborn.
Denoting or marked with genius; belonging to the higher nature.
Synonyms & Antonyms of genial
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- irritable
- surly
- unpleasant
- unsociable
- disagreeable
- unmannerly
- impolite
- boorish
- uncivil
- irascible
- impolite
- inconsiderate
- dyspeptic
- unamiable
- unsociable
- unkind
- boorish
- peevish
- disagreeable
- irascible
- ungracious
- rude
- rude
- bilious
- surly
- unkind
- cantankerous
- bilious
- discourteous
- dyspeptic
- discourteous
- unamiable
- cantankerous
- unpleasant
- irritable
- ungenial
- ungenial
- ungracious
- peevish
- unmannerly
- uncivil
- inconsiderate
Synonyms:
- kind
- well-disposed
- thoughtful
- good-tempered
- affable
- good-natured
- mellow
- attractive
- agreeable
- cheerful
- gentle
- sweet
- delightful
- friendly
- polite
- clever
Antonyms:
- churlish
- contrary
- ornery
- sour
- snappish
- contrary
- crabby
- argumentative
- fussy
- cranky
- cranky
- contentious
- contentious
- unattractive
- ill-mannered
- ill-mannered
- grouchy
- churlish
- fussy
- ill-tempered
- ill-natured
- touchy
- ill-humored
- snappish
- grumpy
- choleric
- grouchy
- petulant
- petulant
- sour
- bearish
- argumentative
- ill-humored
- testy
- touchy
- unattractive
- crabby
- choleric
- ill-natured
- querulous
- ill-tempered
- bearish
- querulous
- ornery
- testy
- grumpy
genial Sentence Examples
- The genial host greeted us with a warm smile and an inviting demeanor.
- My genial boss was always supportive and understanding.
- The genial professor created a comfortable and enjoyable learning environment.
- The genial neighbor was always willing to lend a helping hand.
- The genial stranger struck up a conversation with us, making us feel at ease.
- The genial waiter provided excellent service with a bright smile.
- The genial doctor put my mind at ease with her soothing words.
- The genial therapist created a safe and supportive space for me to share my feelings.
- The genial tutor made learning a fun and engaging experience.
- The genial team leader inspired us to work together harmoniously and achieve our goals.
FAQs About the word genial
diffusing warmth and friendliness, of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw, agreeable, conducive to comfortSame as Genian., Contributing to,
amiable, nice,gracious, pleasant, kind, well-disposed, thoughtful, good-tempered, affable, good-natured
irritable, surly, unpleasant, unsociable,disagreeable, unmannerly, impolite, boorish, uncivil, irascible
The genial host greeted us with a warm smile and an inviting demeanor.
My genial boss was always supportive and understanding.
The genial professor created a comfortable and enjoyable learning environment.
The genial neighbor was always willing to lend a helping hand.
