genially en · ADV
Pronunciation
- /ˈd͡ʒiːniəli/
Etymology
Etymology tree English genial Middle English -ly English -ly English genially From genial + -ly.
Meanings
- In a genial manner; gaily; cheerfully.
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(obsolete) By genius or nature; naturally.
Some men are genially disposed to some opinions.
1665, Joseph Glanvill, Scepsis Scientifica: Or, Confest Ignorance, the Way to Science; […], London: […] E. C[otes] for Henry Eversden […], →OCLC:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more genially | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most genially | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Synonyms
joyfully · cheerily · joyously · mirthfully · gaily · joyously · eupeptically · mirthfully · gayly · cheerfully · genially · gladly · eudaemonically · chearfully · lightheartedly · happily · blessedly · bubblingly · cheerly · merrily