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

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good-natured British  

adjective

1. of a tolerant and kindly disposition

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Other Word Forms

• good-naturedly adverb
• good-naturedness noun

Etymology

Origin of good-natured

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

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

Unlike the real battle of the bands, the rivalry between the two sets of actors is entirely good-natured.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Yet in “John Candy: A Life in Comedy,” Paul Myers makes the case that the actor, who died at 43 in 1994, was more than a good-natured goofball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

Instead we think of male bonding, of office pools and water-cooler chats, of the good-natured trash-talking that comes with fantasy leagues, of long-standing tradition.

From Slate • Sep. 5, 2025

Missing a flyer altogether was sure to bring a round of good-natured jeers from the spectators.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli

Related Words

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