genially
UK/'dʒi:njəli/US/'dʒi:njәli/
B2
Definitions
adv.
In a warm, friendly and good-natured way
和蔼地，亲切地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedgenialbirth, produce, kind
+
-lyin the manner of
=genially
genial + -ly = in a genial manner. See genial.
Common Collocations
- 1.smile genially和蔼地微笑
- 2.genially welcome亲切地欢迎
- 3.nod genially和善地点头
Example Sentences
- 1.
He greeted his guests genially at the door.
- 2.
She genially waved away the apology.