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genial

/ˈdʒiːniəl/adjective

उच्चारण जीनिअल

मिलनसार, हँसमुख, खुशमिज़ाज

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adjective
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    friendly and cheerful

    मिलनसार, हँसमुख, खुशमिज़ाज

    • a genial host who made everyone feel welcome
    • a genial smile
    • The genial shopkeeper always offers his customers a cup of tea.
    + 2 more examples
    • Our genial neighbour greeted everyone with a warm smile.
    • The teacher's genial manner put the nervous new students at ease.

    Synonyms friendly amiable affable

    Opposite unfriendly surly hostile

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geniality noungenially adv.
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Do not confuse with genius (exceptional ability) or congenial (pleasant, suited to your taste).

इसे genius (असाधारण प्रतिभा) और congenial (अनुकूल, सुखद) से भ्रमित न करें।