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

Good natured though their action was, it did for a time cause serious traffic congestion along Whitehall and Parliament Square.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2021

Good natured as your intentions surely were, I think yesterday's girth-reduction smacks of Microsoft bias, as well as encouraging an unnatural body image.

From The Guardian • Jan. 18, 2013

Good natured teasing about the testosterone around the house is one thing, disparagement of her sons is another.

From Slate • Nov. 7, 2011

Good natured Dr. Stresemann then kept the negotiations going by motoring back and forth between these neighboring towns.

From Time Magazine Archive

Good natured as the smith, in spite of his warlike propensities, really was in the utmost degree, his patience failed under such a provocation.

From The Fair Maid of Perth Or, St. Valentine's Day by Scott, Walter, Sir

Related Words

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