genial

/ˈjēn-yəl/

Latin genialis, from genius

adjective

  1. marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness

  2. favorable to growth or comfort : mild

  3. displaying or marked by genius

your genial host

genial sunshine

gracious cordial affable genial sociable mean markedly pleasant and easy in social intercourse. gracious implies courtesy and kindly consideration. cordial stresses warmth and heartiness.

adjective

  1. of or relating to the chin