Detailed description and alternate definitions of the word 'geniality':
Relating to or marked by genius.
Conducive to life, growth, or comfort; mild.
Of or relating to marriage; nuptial.
Of or relating to the chin.
Having a pleasant or friendly disposition or manner.
Synonyms of word 'geniality' :
bonhomie
amiability
affability
affableness
amiableness
Usage of the word 'geniality' in Sentences :
This geniality it may be which has attracted so many readers to the book.
The quality of being pleasant and friendly:
That mental organization which predisposes a man to the pursuit of literature and art is made up of talent combined with ardent social sympathy, geniality, and passion, and leads him to taste every cup and try every experience.
All the geniality that had gradually come into Wentworth's face and manner vanished instantly.
The geniality in his lazy Western drawl reassured them.
The geniality of which they were provocative was marvellous.
Geniality and bonhomie are more valuable qualities than prescience or nobility of aim.
With less of geniality, because more occupied with himself, Norbert Franks resembled his new friend in a distaste for ordinary social pleasures and an enjoyment of the intimacies of life.
Geniality and humor were stamped upon his expression.
Usage of the word 'geniality' in popular media :
Wall Street Journal —
“as an american war production board spokesman explained, a woman's "resultant vivacious spirit, self-confidence and
geniality" was infectious, "to be transmitted directly to the male members of the family." ....
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The New York Times —
“rereading his book reviews, he wonders aloud æ’??if their customary
geniality, almost effusive in the presence of a foreign writer or a factual topic,....
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