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[jeen-yuhl, jee-nee-uhl] 
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agreeably
[uh-gree-uh-buhl]
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | willingly, assenting; pleasantly; in keeping |
| Synonyms: | affably, affirmatively, amiably, amicably, appropriately, benevolently, charmingly, cheerfully, convivially, favorably, genially, good-humoredly, good-naturedly, graciously, happily, kindly, mutually, obligingly, peacefully, pleasingly, politely, satisfactorily, sympathetically, well, wonderfully |
| Antonyms: | dissenting, unpleasantly, unwillingly |
| Main Entry: | kindly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with compassion |
| Synonyms: | affectionately, agreeably, benevolently, benignly, carefully, charitably, compassionately, considerately, cordially, courteously, delicately, generously, genially, good-naturedly, graciously, heedfully, helpfully, humanely, politely, solicitously, sympathetically, tenderly, thoughtfully, tolerantly, understandingly, well |
| Antonyms: | disagreeably, inconsiderately, unkindly |
| Main Entry: | cheerfully |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | cheerily |
| Synonyms: | airily, blithely, brightly, buoyantly, elatedly, gaily, genially, gladly, gleefully, happily, hopefully, jovially, joyfully, lightheartedly, merrily, mirthfully, optimistically, playfully, pleasantly, readily, sportively, vivaciously, willingly |
| Antonyms: | gloomily, grudgingly, unwillingly |
| Main Entry: | generously |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with an open heart |
| Synonyms: | altruistically, benevolently, bigheartedly, candidly, charitably, chivalrously, enthusiastically, genially, graciously, liberally, magnanimously, majestically, nobly, politely, ungrudgingly, unreservedly, unselfishly, warmly, wholeheartedly |
| Antonyms: | coldly, heartlessly, selfishly |
| Main Entry: | merrily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | joyfully |
| Synonyms: | cheerfully, gaily, genially, gleefully, happily |
| Main Entry: | mildly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | gently |
| Synonyms: | blandly, calmly, compassionately, delicately, genially, gingerly, imperturbably, indifferently, kindly, lightly, meekly, moderately, mollifyingly, patiently, quietly, softly, soothingly, temperately, tenderly, tepidly, tolerantly, tranquilly |
| Antonyms: | harshly, roughly, violently |
| Main Entry: | socially |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with regard to polite society |
| Synonyms: | civilly, companionably, convivially, cordially, courteously, entertainingly, genially, hospitably, politely, sociably |
| Main Entry: | warmly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | amicably |
| Synonyms: | cordially, friendly, genially, kindly, sincerely |
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