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

Derived Forms

• ˌgood-ˈnaturedness, noun
• ˌgood-ˈnaturedly, adverb

Other Words From

• good-natured·ly adverb
• good-natured·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of good-natured¹

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

Often those jokes were along the lines of long, good-natured comedic stories.

From The Daily Beast

Then, the typically good-natured crowd seethed with anger when West appeared hours late and then delivered an underwhelming set.

From The Daily Beast

An important aspect of the community is abiding by the “Bonnaroovian Code” promoting good-natured feelings for all participants.

From The Daily Beast

Throughout it all, Hilty remained relatively good-natured with the press, a proper balance of self-aware and self-deprecating.

From The Daily Beast

He had to prove that Fallon's reign isn't a fluke, that late night really can be a home for the affable and good-natured.

From The Daily Beast

Quiet and good natured, when necessity arose he never failed to assert his authority.

From Project Gutenberg

This mob of men and boys were good-natured, but very curious, and it gathered so close as to impede the progress of the ponies.

From Project Gutenberg

She looks good-natured enough at church, beside her husband and her fine little boys.

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Much of the haste and irritation which had previously led to blows discharged itself in a good-natured sneeze.

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Now good-natured Alfaretta was nothing if not helpful, and quite human enough to enjoy smashing something.

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Related Words

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