good-natured
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of good-natured
First recorded in 1570–80
Example Sentences
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"There's sort of a good-natured, almost race emerging between some countries about who will reach elimination first," Canfell says.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
The “Traitors” host proved himself to be an amiable, good-natured BAFTAs anchor, changing his flamboyant, sequined suits several times, once to an ornate white ensemble in honor of the costume category.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 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
Landau was aware of what constituted crowd appeal, but is too good-natured to savage many of the people along the way who perhaps deserve savaging.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
The Texan turned out to be good-natured, generous and likable.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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