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How to pronounce genial

“genial” pronunciation in American and British English

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“genial” in real sentences

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  1. And my father was a sweet genial genial is that the right word?

    The 92nd Street Y

  2. The former was genial, engaging, and patient.

    Dept of Justice

  3. I say, in the most genial spirit possible, to the hon.

    UK Parliament

  4. new image, a kind of a more genial, less snarky kind of image.

    CBC News

Words that sound like “genial”

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