genially
In cheerful manner
In a warm, friendly, and cheerful manner: He genially waved us over to his table.
The word suggests easygoing good humor rather than mere politeness—someone who acts genially puts others at ease.
In pleasant manner
- amiablyIn a friendly manner
- conviviallyIn friendly, lively fashion
- gregariouslyIn an outgoing manner
- companionablyIn friendly togetherness
neighborly · chummily · friendlily · sociably · pleasantly · agreeably · harmoniously · compatibly
With affection shown
- cordiallyIn friendly fashion
- hospitablyIn a welcoming manner
- welcominglyIn a receptive manner
- heartilyWith sincere enthusiasm
graciously · kindly · benevolently · good-naturedly · kindhearted · tenderly · fondly · sympathetically
In a glad manner
buoyantly · lightheartedly · good-humoredly · happily · mirthfully · gleefully · joyfully · smilingly
affably
In pleasant manner
- amiablyIn a friendly manner
- conviviallyIn friendly, lively fashion
- gregariouslyIn an outgoing manner
companionably · neighborly · chummily · friendlily · sociably · pleasantly · agreeably · harmoniously · compatibly · cooperatively
warmly
With affection shown
- cordiallyIn friendly fashion
- hospitablyIn a welcoming manner
- welcominglyIn a receptive manner
heartily · graciously · kindly · benevolently · good-naturedly · kindhearted · tenderly · fondly · sympathetically · compassionately
cheerfully
In a glad manner
sunnily · buoyantly · lightheartedly · good-humoredly · happily · mirthfully · gleefully · joyfully · smilingly · beamingly