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good-humored

[ good-hyoo-merd or, often, -yoo- ]
/ ˈgʊdˈhyu mərd or, often, -ˈyu- /
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adjective

having or showing a pleasant, amiable mood: a good-humored man; a good-humored remark.

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Nearby words

good works, good-bye, good-fellowship, good-for-nothing, good-hearted, good-humored, good-humoured, good-king-henry, good-looker, good-looking, good-natured
Also especially British, good-hu·moured.

Origin of good-humored

First recorded in 1655–65
SYNONYMS FOR good-humored
sunny, cheerful, affable, cheery, warm-hearted.
Related formsgood-hu·mored·ly, adverbgood-hu·mored·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for good-humoured

good-humoured

adjective

being in or expressing a pleasant, tolerant, and kindly state of mind
Derived Formsgood-humouredly, adverbgood-humouredness, noun
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