Definition of genial Genial

/ʤiˈnjʌl/ - [jeenyul] - ge•ni•al

We found 16 definitions of genial from 6 different sources.

What does genial mean?

Adjective genial, genialer, genialest
genial - of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw
		mental
genial - diffusing warmth and friendliness; "an affable smile"; "an amiable gathering"; "cordial relations"; "a cordial greeting"; "a genial host"
		affable, amiable, cordial
		friendly characteristic of or befitting a friend; "friendly advice"; "a friendly neighborhood"; "the only friendly person here"; "a friendly host and hostess"
genial - agreeable, conducive to comfort; "a dry climate kind to asthmatics"; "the genial sunshine";"hot summer pavements are anything but kind to the feet"
		kind

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genial (a.)
Same as Genian.
genial (a.)
Contributing to, or concerned in, propagation or production; generative; procreative; productive.
genial (a.)
Contributing to, and sympathizing with, the enjoyment of life; sympathetically cheerful and cheering; jovial and inspiring joy or happiness; exciting pleasure and sympathy; enlivening; kindly; as, she was of a cheerful and genial disposition.
genial (a.)
Belonging to one's genius or natural character; native; natural; inborn.
genial (a.)
Denoting or marked with genius; belonging to the higher nature.

genial
jē′ni-al, adj. pertaining to generation, producing: cheering: kindly: sympathetic: healthful.—v.t. Gē′nialise, to impart geniality to.—ns. Genial′ity, Gē′nialness.—adv. Gē′nially. [Fr.—L. genialis, from genius, the spirit of social enjoyment.]
genial
jen′i-al, adj. of or pertaining to the chin. [Gr. geneion—genys, the jaw.]