genial
gb/d͡ʒˈinjəl/ us/d͡ʒˈinjəl/
B2
英语
~ 6300
义项
0 个义项
adjective
B2
property
1
Warmly friendly and cheerful
Very friendly and happy in a way that makes other people feel relaxed and comfortable.
用法模式：
[someone] is genial; a genial [person/smile/manner]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'genial' with the Spanish word 'genial', which often means 'great' or 'awesome'. In English, 'genial' usually describes a person or manner that is warmly friendly and cheerful, not something simply 'excellent'. It can also be confused in spelling with 'genital', which is completely unrelated and refers to sexual organs.
近义词
friendly (Most general; does not always suggest the same warm, easy charm as 'genial'.)
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amiable (Stresses pleasantness and likability; a bit more formal than 'genial'.)
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affable (Suggests being easy to talk to; slightly more formal than 'genial'.)
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warm (Emphasizes emotional warmth; less about outward cheerfulness than 'genial'.)
反义词
cold (Describes a person who seems emotionally distant or unfriendly.)
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hostile (Suggests active unfriendliness, the opposite social feeling of 'genial'.)
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aloof (Emphasizes being distant and not open, the opposite of approachable 'genial' behavior.)
搭配
genial host
|genial manner
|genial smile
|genial personality
|genial fellow
|genial disposition
主题
emotions
|character
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Her genial manner put all the new employees at ease within minutes.
- He greeted us with a genial smile and a firm handshake.
- Despite his high position, the professor was remarkably genial and easy to talk to.
- The talk-show host is known for his genial style and quick laugh.
- They remembered him as a genial old man who always had time to chat.
学习者例句
- Our new boss is very genial and easy to talk to.
- The waiter was so genial that we left a big tip.
- Her genial smile made me feel welcome right away.
- He is a genial man who likes to help other people.
- The guide was genial and answered all of our questions.
adjective
C1
property
2
Mild, pleasantly warm weather
Warm but not hot, and very pleasant, especially about weather or air.
用法模式：
genial [weather/climate/air/sunshine]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes use 'genial' to describe very strong heat (e.g., 'genial desert heat'). 'Genial' suggests gentle, comfortable warmth, not extreme temperatures.
近义词
mild (Focuses on not being too hot or too cold; less positive in feeling than 'genial'.)
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pleasant (General positive word; lacks the specific hint of gentle warmth found in 'genial'.)
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balmy (Suggests soothing, soft warmth; can sound a bit more poetic than 'genial'.)
反义词
harsh (Describes severe, uncomfortable weather, the opposite of 'genial' conditions.)
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bleak (Suggests cold, empty, and unpleasant weather or surroundings.)
搭配
genial weather
|genial climate
|genial sunshine
|genial spring day
|genial temperatures
主题
nature
|travel
|weather
例句
- We enjoyed several days of genial weather along the coast.
- The island is famous for its genial climate all year round.
- Under the genial sunshine, the crowd relaxed on the grass.
- A genial spring breeze drifted through the open windows.
- The conference took place in a city with a particularly genial winter climate.
学习者例句
- We walked for hours in the genial evening air.
- The town has a genial climate, even in winter.
- It was a genial spring day, and the park was full.
- Genial sunshine came in through the window.
- After the storm, the weather turned genial and calm.
adjective
formal
C1
property
3
Pleasantly welcoming atmosphere or setting
Describing a place, meeting, or situation that feels friendly, relaxed, and good for people to talk or work together.
用法模式：
a genial [atmosphere/setting/environment/company]
常见错误：
Learners may use 'genial' only for people and forget it can also describe the atmosphere of a place or event. When talking about the overall feeling of a room or meeting, 'genial atmosphere' or 'genial environment' is more natural than 'genial people' if you mean the general mood.
近义词
welcoming (Focuses on making people feel accepted; slightly less formal than 'genial'.)
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hospitable (Often used for hosts or places that are very friendly to guests; can overlap with 'genial'.)
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conducive (More technical/formal; stresses helping something happen, not necessarily warmth like 'genial'.)
反义词
hostile (Describes an atmosphere where people feel unwelcome or threatened.)
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intimidating (Suggests an atmosphere that makes people feel nervous or afraid to speak or act.)
搭配
genial atmosphere
|genial environment
|genial setting
|genial company
|genial surroundings
主题
work
|education
|social
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The workshop took place in a genial atmosphere that encouraged open discussion.
- They chose a small, genial setting for the negotiations.
- Her kindness created a genial environment in which the team could experiment and fail safely.
- The restaurant has a genial, relaxed atmosphere that keeps customers coming back.
- Despite the serious topic, the meeting remained genial and constructive.
学习者例句
- The teacher tried to make a genial atmosphere in the class.
- We met in a small, genial room for the talk.
- The café has a genial feeling, so people like to stay there.
- A genial environment helps students speak more in class.
- The party was genial, and everyone talked easily.
adjective
technical
C2
property
4
Relating to the chin (anatomy)
In medical or biology language, describing something that is on or near the chin.
用法模式：
genial [tubercles/spines/muscles/artery]
近义词
mental (The usual anatomical term for structures related to the chin; 'genial' is less common and more specialized.)
搭配
genial tubercles
|genial spines
|genial muscles
|genial region
主题
science
|medicine
|body
|health
例句
- The surgeon noted a fracture extending to the superior genial tubercles of the mandible.
- Several muscles attach to the genial spines on the inner surface of the lower jaw.
- The radiograph showed calcification near the genial region of the mandible.
学习者例句
- In anatomy class, we learned that some small bumps on the inside of the jaw are called genial tubercles.
- The genial muscles are connected to the front part of the lower jaw.
- The doctor pointed to the genial area on the X‑ray image of the chin.
语法
词典原形
genial
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈinjəl/
US/d͡ʒˈinjəl/
音节与重音
gen - i - al （3 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (gen)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: genial
词族
Core family
genially
adverb
geniality
noun
Related words
congenial
adjective B2
congeniality
noun
Negative and opposite forms
uncongenial
adjective
相关表达
genial climate
1/d͡ʒˈinjəl klˈaɪmɪt/
fixed phrase
Mild, comfortable climate
Weather in a place that is warm but not too hot, and very pleasant for most of the year.
例句
- Retirees are attracted by the town's genial climate and low cost of living.
- Thanks to its genial climate, the region produces fruit all year round.
genial host
2/d͡ʒˈinjəl hˈoʊst/
fixed phrase
Very friendly, welcoming host
A person who receives guests in a very friendly, warm, and cheerful way.
例句
- She proved to be a genial host, making sure everyone had food and someone to talk to.
- Their uncle was such a genial host that visitors never wanted to leave.
genial smile
3/d͡ʒˈinjəl smˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
Warm, friendly smile
A smile that looks very kind, warm, and friendly.
例句
- He greeted the audience with a genial smile before beginning his speech.
- Her genial smile instantly eased my nervousness.