Definitions

geniality

[jee-nee-al-i-tee] / ˌdʒi niˈæl ɪ ti /

NOUN

extreme niceness

Synonyms

STRONG

affability agreeability agreeableness amenity amiability cheerfulness congenialness conviviality cordiality enjoyableness friendliness gladness gratefulness happiness heartiness jollity joviality joy joyousness kindliness kindness mirth pleasance pleasantness sunniness warmheartedness warmth

WEAK

cheeriness good cheer good nature sweetness and light

Antonyms

STRONG

aloofness depression gloom sadness sorrow unhappiness woe

WEAK

coldness coolness irritation moodiness unfriendliness

Example Sentences

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Geniality prevails through “Near-Death Experiences,” at least when it comes to prose merchandise.

From New York Times • Jul. 11, 2018

Geniality and bonhomie are more valuable qualities than prescience or nobility of aim.

From At Large by Benson, Arthur Christopher

Geniality and generous emulation are among the great benefits of the true gymnasium.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 19, May, 1859 by Various

Geniality and humor were stamped upon his expression.

From An Amiable Charlatan by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)

Geniality had become impossible to a man always overworked and on edge.

From Sir George Tressady — Volume I by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.

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