genial genial /ˈdʒiːnjəl/

adjective

1. () Diffusing warmth and friendliness  ( affable , amiable , cordial , genial )
   diffusing warmth and friendliness
    An affable smile
   an affable smile
    An amiable gathering
   an amiable gathering
    Cordial relations
   cordial relations
    A cordial greeting
   a cordial greeting
    A genial host
   a genial host
   
2. Agreeable, conducive to comfort  ( genial , kind )
   agreeable, conducive to comfort
    A dry climate kind to asthmatics
   a dry climate kind to asthmatics
    The genial sunshine
   the genial sunshine
    Hot summer pavements are anything but kind to the feet
   hot summer pavements are anything but kind to the feet
   
3. Of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw  ( genial , mental )
   of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw