Geniality

Pronunciation: /dʒəˈniːˈæləti/

Definitions of geniality

noun the quality of being friendly, cheerful, and kind

Example Sentences

A1 Her geniality makes everyone feel welcome.

A2 The geniality of the host put everyone at ease.

B1 His geniality is one of the reasons why he is so well-liked.

B2 The geniality of the team members helped create a positive work environment.

C1 The geniality of the professor was evident in the way he interacted with his students.

C2 Her geniality and charm made her a natural leader in social settings.

Examples of geniality in a Sentence

formal The geniality of the host made the guests feel welcome and comfortable.

informal I always enjoy hanging out with Sarah because of her geniality.

slang His geniality is off the charts - he can make anyone smile.

figurative The geniality of the old tree provided shade and shelter to all the animals in the forest.

Grammatical Forms of geniality

• past tense: exhibited
• plural: genialities
• comparative: more genial
• superlative: most genial
• present tense: exhibits
• future tense: will exhibit
• perfect tense: has exhibited
• continuous tense: is exhibiting
• singular: geniality
• positive degree: genial
• infinitive: to exhibit
• gerund: exhibiting
• participle: exhibited

Origin and Evolution of geniality

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'geniality' originated from the Latin word 'genialis' which means pertaining to birth or marriage. It later evolved to mean cheerful and friendly.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'geniality' shifted from its original meaning of relating to birth or marriage to convey a sense of warmth, friendliness, and cheerfulness in social interactions.