I. ge·nial ˈjēn-yəl, ˈjē-nē-əl adjective
Etymology: Latin genialis, from genius
Date: 1566
1. obsolete : of or relating to marriage or generation
the genial bed — John Milton
2. obsolete : inborn , native
3.
a. : favorable to growth or comfort : mild
genial sunshine
b. : marked by or diffusing sympathy or friendliness
your genial host
4. : displaying or marked by genius
Synonyms: see gracious
• ge·nial·i·ty ˌjē-nē-ˈa-lə-tē, jēn-ˈyal- noun
• ge·nial·ly ˈjēn-yə-lē adverb
II. ge·ni·al ji-ˈnī(-ə)l adjective
Etymology: Greek geneion chin, from genys jaw — more at chin
Date: 1831
: of or relating to the chin