geniality

American  

[jee-nee-al-i-tee] / ˌdʒi niˈæl ɪ ti /

Rarely genialness

noun

1. the fact or quality of being warmly and pleasantly cheerful; cordiality.

   Here you will find goodwill and loyalty from a friendly staff, who greet you with genuine northern warmth and geniality.

2. the fact or quality of being favorable for life, growth, or comfort.

   This part of California combines that geniality of soil and climate essential for the production of a light and highly flavored wine.

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Other Word Forms

• overgeniality noun

Etymology

Origin of geniality

First recorded in 1600–10, for an earlier sense; from Late Latin genialitas, from Latin geniāli(s) genial ¹ ( def. ) + -tās -ty ² ( def. )