GENIALLY

affably, amiably, genially

(adverb) in an affable manner; “‘Come and visit me,’ he said amiably”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

---

Etymology

Adverb

genially (comparative more genially, superlative most genially)

In a genial manner; gaily; cheerfully.

(obsolete) By genius or nature; naturally.

Some men are genially disposed to some opinions.

Source: Wiktionary

---

Gen"ial*ly, adv.

1. By genius or nature; naturally. [Obs.] Some men are genially disposed to some opinions. Glanvill.

2. Gayly; cheerfully. Johnson.

GENIAL

Ge*ni"al, a. (Anat.)

Definition: Same as Genian.

Gen"ial, a. Etym: [L. genialis: cf. OF. genial. See Genius.]

1. Contributing to, or concerned in, propagation or production; generative; procreative; productive. "The genial bed." Milton. Creator Venus, genial power of love. Dryden.

2. Contributing to, and sympathizing with, the enjoyment of life; sympathetically cheerful and cheering; jovial and inspiring joy or happiness; exciting pleasure and sympathy; enlivening; kindly; as, she was of a cheerful and genial disposition. So much I feel my genial spirits droop. Milton.

3. Belonging to one's genius or natural character; native; natural; inborn. [Obs.] Natural incapacity and genial indisposition. Sir T. Browne.

4. Denoting or marked with genius [R.] Men of genius have often attached the highest value to their less genial works. Hare. Genial gods (Pagan Mythol.), the powers supposed to preside over marriage and generation.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

---