Genial Meaning in English
word
ˈdʒinjəɫ
JEE-nyuhl
dʒˈiːnɪəl
JEEN-ee-uhl
Definition
Friendly, cheerful, and pleasant; describes someone who is warm and makes others feel comfortable.
Usage & Nuances
'Genial' is formal and somewhat literary; it's often used to describe people, hosts, or a tone. Not to be confused with 'genius' or 'genuine'. Common collocations: 'a genial host', 'genial manner'. Rarely used in daily conversation, more in writing.
Spanish: amable - cordialPortuguese (BR): afável - cordialPortuguese (PT): afável - cordialChinese (Simplified): 和蔼的 - 亲切的Chinese (Traditional): 和藹的 - 親切的Hindi: हंसमुख - सौम्यArabic: ودود - لطيفBengali: মধুর - স্নেহপূর্ণRussian: дружелюбный - приветливый - радушныйJapanese: 温厚な - 愛想の良いVietnamese: niềm nở - hòa nhã - thân thiệnKorean: 다정한 - 상냥한 - 친절한Turkish: cana yakın - sıcak kanlıUrdu: خوش اخلاق - خوش مزاجIndonesian: ramah - bersahabat - hangat
Example Sentences
Her genial smile made everyone feel welcome.
basic
The host was very genial and helpful.
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I was greeted with a genial handshake.
basic
He has a genial manner that puts people at ease instantly.
natural
The professor’s genial tone made the lecture enjoyable.
natural
Despite the stressful situation, his genial attitude never wavered.
natural