good-humored
[goo d-hyoo-merd or, often, -yoo-]
- having or showing a pleasant, amiable mood: a good-humored man; a good-humored remark.
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Also especially British, good-hu·moured.
Origin of good-humored
First recorded in 1655–65
Synonyms
See more synonyms for good-humored on Thesaurus.comsunny, cheerful, affable, cheery, warm-hearted.
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Examples from the Web for good-humored
Contemporary Examples
Rob Beyer, the dean of students at Rosslyn, described her as good-humored and adventurous.
Jay-Z is reinvigorated, witty, and good-humored, while West has reeled in some of his id-gone-haywire shtick.
On his way to the stand, a good-humored Berezovsky offered his own chair to the press.
Much of the time, she is wonderfully funny about it, and good-humored, the supernatural her accomplice in comic relief.
I said it in a good-humored way, not wanting to come off as confrontational.
Historical Examples
The Starter made answer with a smile of good-humored tolerance.
ThoroughbredsW. A. Fraser
His sunburned, good-humored face was wrinkled and puckered with amazement.
Thankful's InheritanceJoseph C. Lincoln
Hephzy, when she did return to the hotel, was surprisingly chatty and good-humored.
Kent Knowles: QuahaugJoseph C. Lincoln
He used to be so jolly and good-humored, except when female picnickers came.
The Woman-HatersJoseph C. Lincoln
The letter was just like herself, sensible and good-humored and friendly.
The PortygeeJoseph Crosby Lincoln