genial--Gretchen and Dad

gen·ial ¹  (jnyl)

adj.

1. Having a pleasant or friendly disposition or manner. See Synonyms at gracious.

2. Conducive to life, growth, or comfort; mild: "the genial sunshine . . . saturating his miserable body with its warmth" (Jack London).


Gretchen is a genial young soul, and Dad is a genial old soul.