Definitions

geniality

[jee-nee-al-i-tee] / ˌdʒi niˈæl ɪ ti /

NOUN

extreme niceness

Synonyms

STRONG

affability agreeability agreeableness amenity amiability cheerfulness congenialness conviviality cordiality enjoyableness friendliness gladness gratefulness happiness heartiness jollity joviality joy joyousness kindliness kindness mirth pleasance pleasantness sunniness warmheartedness warmth

WEAK

cheeriness good cheer good nature sweetness and light

Antonyms

STRONG

aloofness depression gloom sadness sorrow unhappiness woe

WEAK

coldness coolness irritation moodiness unfriendliness

Example Sentences

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Geniality prevails through “Near-Death Experiences,” at least when it comes to prose merchandise.

From New York Times • Jul. 11, 2018

Geniality in comedy is one of the rarest gifts.

From The Drama by Irving, Henry Brodribb

Geniality radiated from Herr Paul's countenance, mellow as a bowl of wine.

From Villa Rubein, and other stories by Galsworthy, John

Margaret Fuller used to distinguish Apollo and Bacchus as Genius and Geniality.

From Ten Great Religions An Essay in Comparative Theology by Clarke, James Freeman

Geniality and genuine humour must be remembered as among the many delightful traits in Darwin’s character.

From Life of Charles Darwin by Bettany, G. T. (George Thomas)

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