Ge*ne"van*ism (?), n. [From Geneva, where Calvin resided.] Strict
Calvinism. Bp. Montagu.
Gen`e*vese" (?), a. [Cf. L. Genevensis, F. gÈnevois.] Of or pertaining
to Geneva, in Switzerland; Genevan. -- n. sing. & pl. A native or
inhabitant of Geneva; collectively, the inhabitants of Geneva; people
of Geneva.
Ge*ni"al (?), a. (Anat.) Same as Genian.
Gen"ial (?), a. [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.