adj ·same·as genian.
2. genial ·adj denoting or marked with genius; belonging to the higher nature.
3. genial ·adj belonging to one's genius or natural character; native; natural; inborn.
4. genial ·adj contributing to, or concerned in, propagation or production; generative; procreative; productive.
5. genial ·adj contributing to, and sympathizing with, the enjoyment of life; sympathetically cheerful and cheering; jovial and inspiring joy or happiness; exciting pleasure and sympathy; enlivening; kindly; as, she was of a cheerful and genial disposition.