Antonyms for geniality

Grammar : Noun

Spell : jeen-yuhl, jee-nee-uhl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒin yəl, ˈdʒi ni əl

Definition of geniality

Origin : c.1600, "festivity;" 1650s, "cheerfulness," from Late Latin genialitas "festivity, pleasantness," from Latin genialis (see genial).

noun extreme niceness

Example sentences :

She sympathised with it now, for a little comfort had restored her geniality.
Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster

It was months since Natt had witnessed such an access of geniality on Paul's part.
Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine

Rubinstein was all courtesy, all geniality, all encouragement.
Extract from : « The Genius » by Margaret Horton Potter

As he advanced to me his manner was almost urbane in its geniality.
Extract from : « The Trail of '98 » by Robert W. Service

The ruddy countenance of the pumpkin was the very picture of geniality.
Extract from : « By the Christmas Fire » by Samuel McChord Crothers

Few natures were proof against the geniality of the brilliant Frenchman.
Extract from : « The Yellow Claw » by Sax Rohmer

"Chevalier is the word you want," suggested Malcolm, responding to his geniality.
Extract from : « The Book of All-Power » by Edgar Wallace

The river has an aspect of kindliness and geniality and life-givingness.
Extract from : « The Heart of Nature » by Francis Younghusband

"Yes, your hair ribbons, you know," he added hastily and with an attempt at geniality.
Extract from : « Jewel » by Clara Louise Burnham

Was this only the duty of the host, or did his geniality conceal some hidden scheme?
Extract from : « The Champdoce Mystery » by Emile Gaboriau

Synonyms for geniality

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