" genially "

1: as in cheerfully, amiably;

•  Synonyms : 

•  affably,

•  amiably,

•  cheerfully,

•  cheerily,

•  congenially,

•  cordially,

•  friendlily,

•  good-heartedly,

•  good-naturedly,

•  graciously,

•  considerately,

•  courteously,

•  hospitably,

•  kindly,

•  nicely,

•  reasonably,

•  sweetly,

•  thoughtfully,

•  selflessly,

•  ungrudgingly,

•  unselfishly,

•  amply,

•  bounteously,

•  bountifully,

•  freehandedly,

•  freeheartedly,

•  generously,

•  handsomely,

•  lavishly,

•  liberally,

•  munificently,

•  openhandedly,

•  unstintingly,

•  well,

•  altruistically,

•  beneficently,

•  benevolently,

•  bigheartedly,

•  charitably,

•  humanely,

•  kindheartedly,

•  magnanimously,

•  philanthropically

•  Antonyms : 

•  parsimoniously,

•  stingily,

•  ungenerously,

•  contemptuously,

•  disdainfully,

•  rudely,

•  scornfully,

•  obnoxiously,

•  provocatively,

•  coldly,

•  coolly,

•  frigidly,

•  hostilely,

•  angrily,

•  belligerently,

•  begrudgingly,

•  grudgingly

1: having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations;

  * e.g., " ... a genial host who makes a point of speaking personally to each and every guest "

•  Synonyms : 

•  affable,

•  agreeable,

•  amiable,

•  good-natured,

•  good-tempered,

•  gracious,

•  mellow,

•  nice,

•  pleasant,

•  sweet,

•  well-disposed

•  Antonyms : 

•  disagreeable,

•  ill-natured,

•  ill-tempered,

•  unamiable,

•  ungenial,

•  ungracious,

•  unpleasant

2: having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest;

  * e.g., " ... genial new neighbors who helped us unpack boxes and brought us dinner our first night in the new place "

•  Synonyms : 

•  amicable,

•  bonhomous,

•  buddy-buddy,

•  chummy,

•  collegial,

•  companionable,

•  comradely,

•  cordial,

•  friendly,

•  hail-fellow,

•  hail-fellow-well-met,

•  hearty,

•  matey,

•  neighborly,

•  palsy,

•  palsy-walsy,

•  warm,

•  warmhearted

•  Antonyms : 

•  antagonistic,

•  hostile,

•  unfriendly

3: showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations;

  * e.g., " ... his genial offer to give me his seat on the bus "

•  Synonyms : 

•  affable,

•  cordial,

•  gracious,

•  hospitable,

•  sociable

•  Antonyms : 

•  inhospitable,

•  ungenial,

•  ungracious,

•  unsociable