About fifty years later, in 1675, the Danish astronomer Ole Roemer (1644-1710) had the genial idea of using astronomical rather than terrestrial distances.
approval Someone who is genial is kind and friendly. Bob was always genial and welcoming He was a warm-hearted friend and genial host. = amiable + genially gen·ial·ly `If you don't mind,' Mrs. Dambar said genially. + geniality ge·ni·al·ity He soon recovered his habitual geniality. friendly and happy (genialis, from genius; GENIUS)
{s} friendly, sociable, cordial; merry, happy; pleasant, nice; mild; characterized by genius; (Anatomy) mental, of or pertaining to the chin; (of weather) warm in an agreeable manner, pleasantly mild
diffusing warmth and friendliness; "an affable smile"; "an amiable gathering"; "cordial relations"; "a cordial greeting"; "a genial host"
conducive to comfort; beneficial; "the genial sunshine"; "a kind climate"; "hot summer pavements are anything but kind to the feet" of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw
Contributing to, or concerned in, propagation or production; generative; procreative; productive
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