geniality
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5.5
- noun
- /ˌdʒiːniˈæləti/
- Despite the tense situation, his geniality shone through, helping to lighten the mood.
Examples
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The aqua-colored eyes narrowed slightly, and some of the easy geniality was gone from his manner.
Fiction book (2000) -
By leader behavior, I do not mean merely niceness and geniality, as worthy as those are.
Academic text (1997) -
His geniality has carried him over many rough spots.
Blog text (6) -
The Satterthwaites stood near the door, practicing geniality.
Fiction book (1998) -
The leader is qualified by ambition, generosity, geniality, skill, and industriousness.
Academic text (1990) -
It is founded upon a full range of adult emotions, from geniality to anger.
Academic text (1993) -
And I admire the geniality, professionalism, and endurance of your coordination, as well as your sheer capacity.
Blog text (24) -
He was surprised by other things: to discover, after their first conversation, that her geniality echoed so hollowly off several other staff members.
Fiction book (1995) -
Her geniality made it easy for everyone to feel comfortable during the meeting.
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The teacher's geniality created a positive atmosphere in the classroom.
Synonyms
257
1.0
Friendly and generous actions that help or comfort other people
14
1.0
A kind and pleasant way of treating other people
10
1.3
A kind and polite way of treating other people
10
3.5
How pleasant and friendly someone or something seems to other people
8
6.5
Being pleasant and friendly so people enjoy your company
6
2.5
A friendly, helpful attitude that makes a person help others
6
4.1
Being kind, polite, and generous to other people
2
5.7
Warm friendly behavior that makes people feel welcome
2
9.3
A friendly, cheerful manner that makes people feel relaxed
1
5.3
A friendly, gentle way that makes people feel comfortable
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4.1
A friendly, pleasant way of behaving that makes people feel comfortable
1
6.0
A cheerful, friendly mood that makes people feel good
1
2.7
A friendly, kind way of behaving that makes people feel comfortable
1
4.1
The quality of being friendly and easy to talk to
1
2.2
Being caring and helpful to people who need support
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3.2
Being friendly, generous, and caring to other people
1
6.0
Being friendly and welcoming to guests and strangers
1
3.9
A caring and generous attitude toward other people
1
3.7
Being friendly and willing to talk to new people
1
8.9
A friendly, helpful way of behaving toward other people
1
3.2
A kind, friendly attitude that wants to help others
1
6.7
A friendly, pleasant way of acting that makes others feel comfortable
1
6.2
A friendly, pleasant way of behaving that avoids conflict
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4.4
A kind and friendly feeling toward other people
Being friendly and easy to talk to
Being friendly and pleasant so people enjoy being with you
Being cheerful and friendly so people find it easy to get along
A cheerful, friendly way of behaving that is patient and willing to help others
A kind, gentle way of acting that makes people feel cared for
A friendly, pleasant way of acting that avoids quarrels
Antonyms
How Friendly
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Geniality comes from the Latin word genialis and is the same root as genius, which once meant a household 'spirit' that brought a happy mood at parties and celebrations. So, geniality is the warm, friendly cheer that makes people feel welcome.