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genially

/ˈd͡ʒiːniəli/

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What does genially mean?

adverb

  1. In a genial manner; gaily; cheerfully.
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adverb

  1. (obsolete) By genius or nature; naturally.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒiːniəli/

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“All right, I’ll wait,” replied the Pumpkinhead, in a surly tone—although his face smiled as genially as ever.
L. Frank (Lyman Frank) BaumThe Marvelous Land of OzProject Gutenberg ebook #54
"A fellow needs a tin hat if he's going to wander round Long Island at night," said the motorist genially.
Christopher MorleyThe Haunted BookshopProject Gutenberg ebook #172
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In our broiling July weather one can walk out with this genially garrulous Fellow of Oriel and find refreshment instead of fatigue.
James Russell LowellMy Garden AcquaintanceProject Gutenberg ebook #880
“I saw you,” Hurstwood said, genially, the next time Drouet drifted in to his polished resort, from which he could not stay away.
Theodore DreiserSister Carrie: A NovelProject Gutenberg ebook #233
The warden listened genially while she told him briefly something of Frank’s history and character, but he did not seem to find anything unusual in her account.
Willa CatherO Pioneers!Project Gutenberg ebook #24