good-natured

[good-ney-cherd]

adjective

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

   a warm, good-natured person.

   Synonyms: equable, cheerful, willing, agreeable

good-natured

adjective

1. of a tolerant and kindly disposition

Other Word Forms

• good-naturedly adverb
• good-naturedness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of good-natured¹

First recorded in 1570–80

Related Words

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