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English
Etymology
From genial + -ly.
Pronunciation
Adverb
genially (comparative more genially, superlative most genially)
- In a genial manner; gaily; cheerfully.
- Synonyms: joyously, mirthfully; see also Thesaurus:happily
- (obsolete) By genius or nature; naturally.
1665, Joseph Glanvill, Scepsis Scientifica: Or, Confest Ignorance, the Way to Science; , London: E. C for Henry Eversden , →OCLC:Some men are genially disposed to some opinions.