genial (adj.)

  1. of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw

    [ Syn: mental ]

  2. diffusing warmth and friendliness; an affable smile; an amiable gathering; cordial relations; a cordial greeting; a genial host

    [ Syn: affable , amiable , cordial ]

  3. agreeable, conducive to comfort; a dry climate kind to asthmatics; the genial sunshine;hot summer pavements are anything but kind to the feet

    [ Syn: kind ]

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