good-natured
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of good-natured
First recorded in 1570–80
Example Sentences
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“Heated Rivalry” stans applauded the actor’s good-natured handling of the situation and flipped over the unannounced but entirely expected appearances by his co-star and best friend, Hudson Williams.
From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026
Unlike the real battle of the bands, the rivalry between the two sets of actors is entirely good-natured.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
Julie is intended as a fairly good-natured, warmly attractive and decidedly incongruous gunslinger.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025
Adjessom was a student at Davidson High School, and loved ones describe him as a good-natured and generous teen who mowed his neighbors’ lawns on the weekends.
From Slate • Oct. 23, 2025
The president stayed good-natured despite enduring the painful changes of his wound dressing, the constant monitoring of his vital signs, and the boredom of lying helpless in bed.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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