Synonyms for Genial

Definition of genial

adjective
  1. diffusing warmth and friendliness; "an affable smile"; "an amiable gathering"; "cordial relations"; "a cordial greeting"; "a genial host"
  2. of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw
  3. agreeable, conducive to comfort; "a dry climate kind to asthmatics"; "the genial sunshine";"hot summer pavements are anything but kind to the feet"

8 synonyms found

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