genial
Example Sentences
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It was a huge relief to see my old building, the Alheli, still intact and its genial caretaker, Pedro, still outside chatting to elderly residents on the porch.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Across the board, the staff is genial and preternaturally accommodating.
From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2026
In more ways than one: Cook got the top job at 50, the same age as Ternus, and both have a genial approach to management.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
His innocent smiles and genial facial expressions won over millions of viewers.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026
There was a round of handshakes, and a chorus of genial laughter at something Lord Marshall said.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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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