Writers often employ "genial" to evoke atmospheres of warmth and friendly charm, whether in descriptions of nature or characters’ dispositions. In epic poetry, for example, Homer uses the term to suggest a sacred, benevolent light that blesses and protects [1, 2, 3, 4], while novelists such as D. H. Lawrence and Thomas Hardy sometimes pair "genial" with a more complex or even ironic tone to indicate a façade that masks inner turbulence or cruelty [5, 6]. The word also appears in depictions of seasons and settings where its literal sense of comforting warmth is portrayed, as seen in passages celebrating the gentle light of spring or summer [7, 8]. Additionally, "genial" characterizes individuals whose kind, unpretentious manners endear them to others, adding a nuanced layer to their personality and interactions [9, 10, 11].