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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
good-natured British  

adjective

  1. of a tolerant and kindly disposition

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Etymology

Origin of good-natured

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

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Length isn’t the only peculiarity, though: As good natured as it is, “Happiness” is also fairly generic; one wonders if it would have been programmed if it weren’t an import.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

This seems, at least from a TV/personality perspective, to be such a well-rounded, good natured, likable cast, who also seem very strong in cookery, as well.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2023

I found Dole very pleasant to talk with — good natured, candid and gracious.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2021

Former Senator Bob Dole was renowned for a sense of humor that could be self-deprecating, good natured or quite barbed.

From Reuters • Dec. 5, 2021

I would ordinarily have bristled at his comment, but Deoch was nothing but good natured.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

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