mindmap root((亲和)) gracious implies courtesy and kindly consideration: her ~ acceptance of the award. cordial stresses warmth and heartiness: the ~ host greeted us at the door. affable implies easy approachability and readiness to respond pleasantly to conversation or requests or proposals: the dean of students was surprisingly ~. genial stresses cheerfulness and even joviality: the emcee must be a ~ extrovert. socialbe suggest a genuine liking and need for the companionship of others and a readiness to engage in social intercourse: ~ people enjoying an ocean cruise.