genial
Example Sentences
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When the genial 77-year-old Albany Law School graduate walked into his courtroom in lower Manhattan last week, he was presiding over a single refund case—involving a filtration company—that no one was watching.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026
His innocent smiles and genial facial expressions won over millions of viewers.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
RFK Jr.’s more genial video version shows him sipping a glass of milk and being dreamily transported to a lively dance floor.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026
One of the strengths of Mr. Brandreth’s genial survey of the life and afterlife of Pooh is how much time he spends on other Milne works that have brought him pleasure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
“Thought it would be. Mr. Curtain hates a cheater more than anything. Otherwise he’s a genial fellow. So just keep that in mind during your meeting—the most important thing is not to admit you cheated.”
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
Vocabulary lists containing genial
Fast Food Nation
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Grade 10, List 6
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"The Lady, or the Tiger?" by Frank R. Stockton
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