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Added 9 October 2026

genial

/ˈdʒiːnɪəl/ adjective

Latin root: geniālis Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about genial at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Diffusing warmth and friendliness.
an affable smile
Of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw.
Agreeable, conducive to comfort.
a dry climate kind to asthmatics

Origin

Borrowed from Middle French génial, borrowed from Latin geniālis (“of or pertaining to marriage; festive”), from genius (“guardian spirit”) + -ālis.

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