geniality

Noun

Meaning

The quality of being genial; sympathetic cheerfulness; warmth of disposition and manners.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

affability amiability amiableness bonhomie affableness amity pleasance congeniality pleasantness joviality friendship happiness hospitality kindness benevolence
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Antonyms

meanness aggravation violence evil hate hostility
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Hypernyms

friendliness

Hyponyms

condescension mellowness condescendingness sweetness and light

Anagrams

inaglyite

Examples

Ernest Bevin had many of the strongest characteristics of the English race. His manliness, his common sense, his rough simplicity, sturdiness and kind heart, easy geniality and generosity, all are qualities which we who live in the southern part of this famous island regard with admiration. Ernest Bevin

The "Good King Henry" (le bon roi Henri) was remembered for his geniality and his great concern about the welfare of his subjects. Source: Internet

He plays the older Bilbo, who potters and maunders about the place with great geniality and charm, like a distracted Oxford don who happens also to run MI6. Source: Internet

His face was rather long and cheerful, he had fine eyes, and in his appearance and manner could express geniality or, when necessary, a serious composure. Source: Internet

We were also anxious to behave ourselves and show geniality to the visitors. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

genial person genial woman genialise genialize genially genialness