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genial
gen·ial
[
jnyəl
]
adjective
Definition:
1.
kind:
having a kind and good-natured disposition or manner
2.
mild:
pleasantly mild and warm so as to be conducive to life and growth
a genial climate
[
Mid-16th century. < Latin
genialis
"nuptial" <
genius
(see
genius
)
]
ge·ni·al·i·ty
[
jnee állətee
]
noun
gen·ial·ly
[
jnyəlee
]
adverb
gen·ial·ness
[
jnyəlnəss
]
noun
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