Genial

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒiːniəl/

Definitions of genial

adjective friendly, cheerful, or pleasant

Example Sentences

A1 She is a genial host who always makes her guests feel welcome.

A2 The genial weather made our picnic even more enjoyable.

B1 The genial atmosphere in the office helped to improve employee morale.

B2 Despite the stressful situation, she remained genial and calm.

C1 His genial nature and sense of humor make him a pleasure to be around.

C2 The genial conversation at the dinner party made for a delightful evening.

Examples of genial in a Sentence

formal The genial host welcomed all the guests to the charity event.

informal She has such a genial personality, always making everyone feel comfortable.

slang That new restaurant is genial, we should definitely check it out.

figurative His genial smile lit up the room, spreading warmth to everyone around him.

Grammatical Forms of genial

• past tense: genialed
• plural: genials
• comparative: more genial
• superlative: most genial
• present tense: genials
• future tense: will be genial
• perfect tense: have been genial
• continuous tense: being genial
• singular: genial
• positive degree: genial
• infinitive: to be genial
• gerund: being genial
• participle: genialing

Origin and Evolution of genial

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'genial' originated from the Latin word 'genialis', which is derived from 'genius' meaning 'innate quality or talent'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone with a good-natured or cheerful disposition, the meaning of 'genial' has evolved to also include things that are conducive to growth or comfort, such as a genial climate or genial atmosphere.