genially
1
3.7
- adverb
- /ˈdʒiːniəli/
- "Let me make some introductions," Dr. Lash said genially.
- genially said
- smiled genially
- offer genially
Examples
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She genially invited her friends to the party, making everyone feel welcome.
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"No, of course not," he replied genially.
Fiction book (1998) -
Dodge and Tommy work the room genially.
Fiction book (1992) -
"Well, yes, I'm sure it is," Hargrove said, smiling genially.
Fiction book (1996) -
"You are not the first person who's come to examine the Brevis Descriptio," he stated genially.
Fiction book (1991) -
He smiled genially.
Fiction book (2002) -
Dr. Patterson signaled the waiter, smiled at him genially, and said, "We're ready to look at menus now."
Fiction book (1999) -
The teacher greeted the students genially as they entered the classroom.
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At the meeting, he genially shared his ideas, putting everyone at ease.
Synonyms
322
1.0
In a pleasant or attractive way
161
1.0
In a gentle and caring way
100
1.0
In a friendly way while smiling
39
3.9
In a kind and polite way that shows respect
34
1.0
In a kind, gentle, pleasant way
32
1.0
In a kind, friendly, and enthusiastic way
29
1.0
In a happy, friendly way that shows you want to help
10
4.1
In a friendly, peaceful way without anger
4
3.7
In a friendly, pleasant way
3
3.5
In a kind and friendly way
2
2.5
With the mouth turned up in a friendly way
2
4.9
In a casual, confident way that shows no worry
1
4.6
In a cheerful, friendly way that makes people smile
1
4.4
In a friendly, pleasant way that shows warmth and kindness
1
3.5
In a friendly way that shows you enjoy being with someone
1
2.8
To welcome guests in a friendly, generous way
1
3.8
In a cheerful, carefree way without showing worry
1
7.0
In a happy, lively way that shows joy
1
6.4
In a lively, cheerful way that shows confidence
1
5.7
In a pleasant and friendly way
1
3.4
In a friendly way that shows you like being with others
1
5.7
In a lively, friendly way that shows you like talking
1
6.8
In a friendly, lively, and enjoyable way
1
9.9
Be kind and gentle to other people
Antonyms
How Friendly
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Genially comes from the Latin word genius, which meant a person's 'guardian spirit' at birth and later gave the idea of a warm, friendly mood, and from that came genial meaning kind and pleasant. So, genially means 'in a friendly and cheerful way'.