genial
Example Sentences
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His genial, carefree attitude—“I’m not dead,” he insists, though context suggests otherwise—is meant to provide some lightness to contrast with Scarlet’s frenzied dedication, but neither character is especially compelling.
Acquaintances describe Martin’s demeanor as extraordinarily genial; he smiled constantly and offered his diagnoses in a straightforward, unflappable drawl.
How has he gotten away with this, while maintaining his reputation as a genial institutionalist?
From Salon
But these psychic wounds didn’t make Candy a cruel or nasty person; he simply absorbed the hurt and redoubled his efforts to be a genial performer.
From Los Angeles Times
In matches, Mark’s genial nature can surprise his opponents.
From Salon
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