4. Denoting or marked with genius; belonging to the higher nature. [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.

Ge`ni*al"i*ty (?), n. [L. genialitas.] The quality of being genial;

sympathetic cheerfulness; warmth of disposition and manners.

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