good nature
pleasant disposition; kindly nature; amiability.
Origin of good nature
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How to use good nature in a sentence
According to a 1974 profile in Nuclear News, Wilkins was known for “his quick intelligence, … his directness and good nature.”
Mathematician J. Ernest Wilkins Jr. was a Manhattan Project standout despite racism | Emily Conover | June 22, 2021 | Science NewsJust his playfulness, just his openness to anything, his good nature.
Sandra Boynton and Yo-Yo Ma in Conversation With a Kid Reporter About Their New Collaboration Jungle Night | TIME for Kids | March 23, 2021 | TimeIf I don't hear from you very decisively to the contrary, I shall come, and trust to your good nature to forgive it.
Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry WoodHow much brighter still might that Genius shine, could it be equally inspired by Good-nature!
A Letter from Mr. Cibber to Mr. Pope | Colley CibberHe's getting a little stiff in the joints of his good nature, but a good dose of flattery'll limber him up considerable.
Dorothy at Skyrie | Evelyn Raymond
Worse now understood the young man's troubles, and, in his good nature, would willingly endeavour to help him.
Skipper Worse | Alexander Lange KiellandAnd Val, in his good-nature, bore the infliction passively so long as she kept civil and peaceable.
Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry Wood
Other Idioms and Phrases with good nature
A cheerful, obliging disposition, as in Ted is known for his good nature—he's always willing to help. [Mid-1400s]
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