/xeˈnjal/
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Translation
great, brilliant, fantastic
Word origin
From Latin genialis ('of birth, festive, pleasant'), from genius ('guardian spirit, inborn nature').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- genialis
- English cognates
- genial, genius, genie
Grammar
Femininegenial
Masc pluralgeniales
Examples
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Great, I am glad everything worked out in the end.
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He has a brilliant idea for the new product.
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It has been a fantastic evening, let us do it again soon.
Mozart músico .
Mozart was a brilliant musician from a very young age.
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It would be great if you came to the wedding with us.
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