genial

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His genial demeanour and penchant for folksy parables belie a past as a wily guerrilla fighter and ruthless political survivor.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

One of the strengths of Mr. Brandreth’s genial survey of the life and afterlife of Pooh is how much time he spends on other Milne works that have brought him pleasure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

How did the genial celebrity psychologist’s media network crash?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

The Sweet Southern Stammer was David Lewis, a genial Republican House member from rural North Carolina with a speech impediment and an uncommon mastery of election law.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025

Sometimes Francie talked and talked until the genial little boy fell asleep sitting upright on the steps with his head against the iron rail.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith