genial

adjective
UK: /ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/
US: /ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/

  1. Friendly and cheerful.

    1. He was a genial host, always smiling.
    2. The atmosphere at the party was genial and everyone seemed to enjoy it thanks to genial music.

  2. Pleasant and mild.

    1. It was a genial day, perfect for a walk.
    2. We enjoyed the genial sunshine while sitting on the beach, and it helped everyone to be genial.

Synonyms

amiable cordial affable pleasant friendly

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "genial" in English means: Friendly and cheerful., Pleasant and mild..

The phonetic transcription of "genial" is /ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/ in British English and /ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "genial": amiable, cordial, affable, pleasant, friendly.

Example usage of "genial": "He was a genial host, always smiling.". More examples on the page.