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Rhymes with (Received Pronunciation) -iːnɪəl

Borrowed from Middle French génial, borrowed from Latin geniālis (“of or pertaining to marriage; festive”), from genius (“guardian spirit”) + -ālis.

Friendly and cheerful; enlivening. a genial glow
especially Pleasantly mild and warm. genial warmth
uncommon Marked by genius. Men of genius have so often attacht the highest value to their less genial works.
archaic Pertaining to marriage; nuptial. the genial bed
archaic, broadly Contributing to, or concerned in, propagation or production; generative; procreative; productive. Creator Venus, genial power of love.
obsolete, uncommon Belonging to one's genius or natural character; native; natural; inborn. natural incapacity and genial indisposition
Roman, uncommon Relating to or resembling a genius (Roman tutelary deity).

Rhymes with (General American) -aɪəl

From Ancient Greek γένειον (géneion, “chin”) + -al.