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as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
a genial host who makes a point of speaking personally to each and every guest
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as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
genial new neighbors who helped us unpack boxes and brought us dinner our first night in the new place
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as in hospitable
showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations
his genial offer to give me his seat on the bus
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as in temperate
marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low
wanted to move to a more genial clime for health reasons
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Recent Examples of genial
The genial duo stripped away even more of the armor on its latest album, On a Trip, released at the end of January.
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Elias Leight, Billboard, 25 Feb. 2025
The genial informality of the gathering, however, was another way in which Gunn and Safran are setting DC Studios apart from Marvel — and how just about every other major studio manages information about their marquee movie franchises.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025
As to the kids’ responses, the more genial Olmo is not above whining, while parental demands usually provoke flat-out insolence from Ana, who breathes cigarette smoke like dragon fire.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
However, the development of Gyeom from a pathologically genial young man afraid to let anyone in to a 30-something adult learning how to face his feelings is incredibly rewarding.
—Kayti Burt, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
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Clara’s Table restaurant is Dearborn Inn’s tribute to Henry Ford’s wife, Clara, a passionate horticulturist and gracious hostess.—
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The press conference had a very gracious tone on the U.S. relationship.—
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It’s kept me warm in the cold winter months but has transitioned easily into spring.—
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
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Furthermore, a focused approach to marketing Elgin as a hospitable destination for investment could yield substantial long-term benefits.—
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Planting a pollinator garden with milkweed (the only plant the butterflies will lay eggs on) and nectar-producing plants (for eating) can provide a hospitable habitat for migrating monarchs.—
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In fact, the more temperate weather can be the best time to snuggle up outside, sit by a fire pit, and enjoy a new piece of outdoor furniture.—
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The temperate weather eliminates the need for expensive insulation, heating systems, and other winter-proofing measures typical of northern builds.—
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Some images are pleasant, while others are painful and heart-wrenching to produce.—
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Exploring ancient hot spots like Delphi, ancient Epidaurus, and Olympia on foot is much more pleasant in spring temperatures averaging from the 60s to the high 70s.—
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Baseball’s celebration of that day often obscures the fact that MLB hasn’t been African American friendly in decades.—
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Vermont's politics and demographics are also more friendly to Sanders' views than other battleground districts in the Trump era.—
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Just love, patience, and someone who sees the beauty in older cats with soft hearts and gentle spirits.—
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The Friend functions perfectly well as a dog picture, a movie about a frazzled single woman learning to care for a gentle but unruly animal in the big, bad city.—
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In this chicken noodle casserole, the pasta is perfectly cooked and creamy, with bits of chicken adding a nice bite and different texture.—
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The physical edition even includes a full-color manual like the good old days, which is a nice touch.—
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“Genial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genial. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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