genial

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective diffusing warmth and friendliness
  2. adjective of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw
  3. adjective agreeable, conducive to comfort

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

affable, amiable, cordial

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