Definition of "genial" []

• Having a pleasant or friendly disposition or manner. See Synonyms at gracious. (adjective)
• Conducive to life, growth, or comfort; mild: "the genial sunshine . . . saturating his miserable body with its warmth” ( Jack London). (adjective)
• Obsolete Relating to or marked by genius. (adjective)
• Obsolete Of or relating to marriage; nuptial. (adjective)
• Of or relating to the chin. (adjective)

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• "But with his old history professor Henry Adams and other friends, Lodge was known as a genial host, and, when political bêtes noires did not rear their fractious heads, he could work considerable charm as a guest."
• "“You know,” he said to Eeyore, gearing up to his lecture in genial conversational tones."
• "Opening his eyes again he saw Davey Davidson standing by the bed, his expression genial, carrying a basket of I fruit."