GENIAL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for GENIAL?

Need another word that means the same as “genial”? Find 21 synonyms and 30 related words for “genial” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Genial” are: kind, affable, amiable, cordial, mental, friendly, congenial, warm, approachable, sympathetic, well disposed, good-natured, good-humoured, cheerful, cheery, neighbourly, hospitable, companionable, comradely, bluff, easy to get along with

Genial as an Adjective

Definitions of "Genial" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “genial” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw.
• Agreeable, conducive to comfort.
• Friendly and cheerful.
• Diffusing warmth and friendliness.
• (especially of air or climate) pleasantly mild and warm.

Synonyms of "Genial" as an adjective (21 Words)

affable	Diffusing warmth and friendliness. An affable smile.
amiable	Diffusing warmth and friendliness. The amiable young man greeted me enthusiastically.
approachable	Capable of being read with comprehension. The tales seem more approachable than his more difficult novels.
bluff	Bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured. A bluff headland.
cheerful	Being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits. The room was painted in cheerful colours.
cheery	Happy and optimistic. A cheery hello.
companionable	Friendly and sociable. They walked in companionable silence.
comradely	Heartily friendly and congenial.
congenial	(of a person) pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to one’s own. His need for some congenial company.
cordial	Strongly felt. A cordial greeting.
easy to get along with	Posing no difficulty; requiring little effort.
friendly	Of or belonging to your own country’s forces or those of an ally. A friendly host and hostess.
good-humoured	Disposed to please- Hal Hinson.
good-natured	Having an easygoing and cheerful disposition.
hospitable	Having an open mind. A good natured and hospitable man.
kind	Having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior. Our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke.
mental	Of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw. Mental faculties.
neighbourly	Characteristic of a good neighbour, especially in being helpful, friendly, or kind. Shopping for the elderly is a regular feature of neighbourly support.
sympathetic	Relating to or denoting the part of the autonomic nervous system consisting of nerves arising from ganglia near the middle part of the spinal cord supplying the internal organs blood vessels and glands and balancing the action of the parasympathetic nerves. A sympathetic gesture.
warm	Inducing the impression of warmth used especially of reds and oranges and yellows. They exchanged warm friendly smiles.
well disposed	In good health especially after having suffered illness or injury.

Usage Examples of "Genial" as an adjective

• The genial sunshine.
• Our genial host.
• A genial host.

Associations of "Genial" (30 Words)

affable	Friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to. An affable and agreeable companion.
amiable	Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner. The amiable young man greeted me enthusiastically.
amicability	A disinclination to quarrel.
amity	A state of friendship and cordiality. The presence of French troops in Scotland had produced hostility rather than amity.
auspicious	Auguring favorable circumstances and good luck. He was respectful to his auspicious customers.
benevolent	Intending or showing kindness. A benevolent fund.
benign	Gentle and kindly. The benign ruler of millions.
charitable	Relating to the assistance of those in need. They set up a charitable trust to run the hospital.
companionable	(of a situation) relaxed and pleasant because shared with friends or friendly people. A companionable young man.
congenial	(used of plants) capable of cross-fertilization or of being grafted. A congenial atmosphere to work in.
cordial	Strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal. A cordial regard for his visitor s comfort.
cordiality	A cordial disposition.
courteous	Characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners. A courteous young man.
extroverted	At ease in talking to others. She is extroverted confident and gives rousing lectures.
favorable	Presaging or likely to bring good luck. Made a favorable impression.
friendly	Inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile. A friendly host and hostess.
gentle	Make or become gentle. Of gentle blood.
gracious	Exhibiting courtesy and politeness. I am saved by God s gracious intervention on my behalf.
hearty	Consuming abundantly and with gusto. He sang in a hearty baritone.
kind	Each of the elements (bread and wine) of the Eucharist. More data of this kind would be valuable.
kindly	Showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity. Never mind she said kindly.
merciful	Gracious (used conventionally of royalty and high nobility. A merciful god.
mild	Mild and pleasant. She was implacable despite her mild exterior.
nice	Pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance. A nice bit of craft.
obliging	Showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others. The obliging waiter was in no hurry for us to leave.
peaceable	Not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war. Peaceable demonstrations for democratic reform.
propitious	Favourably disposed towards someone. Propitious omens.
sociable	A party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity. A sociable conversation.
unpretentious	Exhibiting restrained good taste. A friendly and unpretentious hotel.
unthreatening	Not unfriendly or threatening. A quiet and unthreatening place.