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Webster 1913 Edition


Genially

Gen′ial-ly

,
adv.
1.
By genius or nature; naturally.
[Obs.]
Some men are
genially
disposed to some opinions.
Glanvill.
2.
Gayly; cheerfully.
Johnson.

Webster 1828 Edition


Genially

GE'NIALLY

,
adv.
By genius or nature; naturally. [Little used.]
1.
Gayly; cheerfully.

Definition 2024


genially

genially

English

Adverb

genially (comparative more genially, superlative most genially)

  1. In a genial manner; gaily; cheerfully.
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  2. (obsolete) By genius or nature; naturally.
    Some men are genially disposed to some opinions. Glanvill.