genial
UK/'dʒiːnɪəl/US/'dʒi:njәl/
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Definitions
adj.
Friendly, cheerful and good-natured
和蔼可亲的，亲切的
adj.
(of climate or surroundings) pleasantly warm and mild
（气候等）温暖宜人的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom Latin genialis ('pleasant, festive'), tied to genius — the guardian spirit you are born with and celebrate on your birthday. What is genial nourishes that life-spirit: a genial host warms the room, a genial climate nurtures life.
Root gen still carries 140 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.genial host和蔼的主人
- 2.genial manner亲切的举止
- 3.genial smile和善的微笑
Example Sentences
- 1.
Our host was a genial old man with endless stories.
- 2.
They chatted in a genial, relaxed atmosphere.
- 3.
The island enjoys a genial Mediterranean climate.
Easily Confused
genial vs congenial — genial describes a warm, friendly person or mood on its own (a genial smile). congenial is about a match — people or places that suit you because of shared tastes (a congenial colleague). genial = warm; congenial = compatible.