Synonyms for

Genial

Verb / ˈdʒi:njʌl / Another word for genial — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

friendly, cheerful, and positive

Synonyms & similar words

mental kind affable amiable cordial amiable affable cordial sociable pleasant friendly warm welcoming jovial cheerful lighthearted good-natured agreeable kind gracious charming benevolent benign sympathetic compassionate

Example sentences

  1. The genial clerk at the store helped me find the right size shoes.
  2. My teacher's genial smile made me feel more comfortable on the first day of school.
  3. The genial atmosphere at the party made it easy for everyone to have a good time.
  4. The genial old man always had a story to tell and a kind word to share.
  5. The genial tone of the email made it clear that there was no need to worry.

Quotes

  • I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning. - J. B. Priestley
  • We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing. - George Bernard Shaw
  • Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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