genially

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English

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Etymology

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From genial +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

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Adverb

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genially (comparative more genially, superlative most genially)

  1. In a genial manner; gaily; cheerfully.
  2. (obsolete) By genius or nature; naturally.
    • 1665, Joseph Glanvill, Scepsis Scientifica: Or, Confest Ignorance, the Way to Science; [], London: [] E. C[otes] for Henry Eversden [], →OCLC:
      Some men are genially disposed to some opinions.