What does geniality mean?
Geniality means The quality of being genial; friendly cheerfulness; warmth of disposition and manners..
Geniality
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The quality of being genial; friendly cheerfulness; warmth of disposition and manners..
Example Sentences
Sometimes this throat uttered Yes, sometimes it uttered No; sometimes it made inquiries about a time worn denizen of the place. Once it surprised her notions by remarking upon the friendliness and geniality written in the faces of the hills around.
[…] and yet there was such a wilful geniality about him, such a strenuous air of being off duty and forgetting his rank, that no one was ever quite at ease in his presence.
Synonyms for geniality
Antonyms for geniality
Related Words
Word Forms
- genialities
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for geniality?
Common synonyms include amiability, bonhomie, affability, affableness.
What is the opposite of geniality?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use geniality in a sentence?
Sometimes this throat uttered Yes, sometimes it uttered No; sometimes it made inquiries about a time worn denizen of the place. Once it surprised her notions by remarking upon the friendliness and geniality written in the faces of the hills around.
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