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Genially — Gen ial*ly, adv. 1. By genius or nature; naturally. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Some men are genially disposed to some opinions. Glanvill. [1913 Webster] 2. Gayly; cheerfully. Johnson. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
genially — genial ► ADJECTIVE 1) friendly and cheerful. 2) literary (of weather) pleasantly mild and warm. DERIVATIVES geniality noun genially adverb. ORIGIN Latin genialis nuptial, productive , from genius (see GENIUS(Cf. ↑genius … English terms dictionary
genially — adverb see genial I … New Collegiate Dictionary
genially — adverb In a genial manner … Wiktionary
genially — adv. sociably, in a friendly manner, pleasantly; cheerfully … English contemporary dictionary
genially — ge·nial·ly … English syllables
genially — See: genial … English dictionary
genially — adverb in an affable manner Come and visit me, he said amiably • Syn: ↑affably, ↑amiably • Derived from adjective: ↑genial, ↑amiable (for: ↑amiably), ↑ … Useful english dictionary
genial — [[t]ʤi͟ːniəl[/t]] ADJ GRADED (approval) Someone who is genial is kind and friendly. Bob was always genial and welcoming... He was a warm hearted friend and genial host. Syn: amiable Derived words: genially ADV GRADED If you don t mind, Mrs.… … English dictionary
affably — adverb in an affable manner (Freq. 1) Come and visit me, he said amiably • Syn: ↑amiably, ↑genially • Derived from adjective: ↑genial (for: ↑genially), ↑ … Useful english dictionary
