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Definition of geniality

geniality

/ˌdʒiːniˈælɪti/
ge · ni · al · i · ty
Adverb:genially
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Plural:genialities
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Adjective:genial
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geniality Lexical Profile

geniality Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality of having a friendly, cheerful, and warm disposition; affability.

Example

"The host's natural geniality immediately put all the nervous dinner guests at ease."

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• Rhymes for geniality

• Nearby Words

genetics
geneva
genial
geniality
genially
genie
genip

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Late Latin genialitas ('festivity, enjoyment'), from Latin genialis ('relating to marriage or a tutelary deity, festive'), ultimately derived from genius ('guardian deity or spirit').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Geniality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/geniality
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