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genial

[jeen-yuhl, jee-nee-uhl] / ˈdʒin jəl, ˈdʒi ni əl /


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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

The book’s final chapters, informed by social-science research, offer genial guidance on understanding mistakes and preventing them in the future.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026

His innocent smiles and genial facial expressions won over millions of viewers.

From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026

A semiretired man, genial but wary, killing time.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood




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