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good-humored

American  
[good-hyoo-merd, -yoo-] / ˈgʊdˈhju mərd, -ˈju- /
especially British, good-humoured

adjective

  1. having or showing a pleasant, amiable mood.

    a good-humored man; a good-humored remark.

    Synonyms:
    warm-hearted, cheery, affable, cheerful, sunny

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of good-humored

First recorded in 1655–65

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But Mr. Thein’s harried, good-humored attempt to keep up with the title cards’ rapid pace brought additional amusement—and a much deserved ovation for his valiant efforts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 17, 2025

He expects more from himself, and he hasn’t given up hope that good-humored contact might be able to make a moral difference.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2023

He seems relatively good-humored about the fact that his last name is most familiar because of other people who share it.

From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2023

His audience remained enthusiastic and good-humored from start to finish Saturday; the event was more campaign rally than fireside talk.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 5, 2023

We were given dedicated teachers, first Mr. Martinez and then Mr. Bennett, both gentle and good-humored African American men, both keenly focused on what their students had to say.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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