genial

/ˈdʒiːnɪəl/adjective

Warm, friendly, and pleasant in manner.

Example sentences

“Our genial host made everyone feel welcome the moment they arrived.”
“The genial bus driver greeted every passenger by name.”

Applies to hosts, smiles, and manners: warmth on the surface. Do not confuse it with 'congenial', which describes company or settings that suit you.

Synonyms for genial

friendly
cordial
affable
amiable
warm

Antonyms

unfriendly
cold
surly

Often confused with genial

genial vs congenial: congenial (adjective): Sharing similar tastes, interests, or temperament; pleasant to be around.

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Related words

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