good-natured

American  

[good-ney-cherd] / ˈgʊdˈneɪ tʃərd /

adjective

1. having or showing a pleasant, kindly disposition; amiable.

   a warm, good-natured person.

   Synonyms:

   equable, cheerful, willing, agreeable

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good-natured British  

adjective

1. of a tolerant and kindly disposition

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Other Word Forms

• good-naturedly adverb
• good-naturedness noun

Etymology

Origin of good-natured

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

That gives Brady license to take good-natured shots at wrestling for now and positions him to become a high-profile heel at WrestleMania 42.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Finnegan is a shaggy black rescue dog who, for all his good-natured goofiness, carries the guilt and shame of being abandoned by his first owner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

You won’t find any of the good-natured platitudes of a body swap comedy like “Freakier Friday” here.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 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

Sometimes they grunt or say “Aha” or “Trade you” or “Got you back”; or they exchange new, obscure good-natured insults: “You surd!”

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

Related Words

• amiable
• cordial
• even-tempered
• friendly
• good-hearted
• good-humored
• gracious