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

Length isn’t the only peculiarity, though: As good natured as it is, “Happiness” is also fairly generic; one wonders if it would have been programmed if it weren’t an import.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

Raucous home crowds have become a staple of Ryder Cups and while most of the partisan support is good natured, it can, occasionally cross the line.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

This seems, at least from a TV/personality perspective, to be such a well-rounded, good natured, likable cast, who also seem very strong in cookery, as well.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2023

I found Dole very pleasant to talk with — good natured, candid and gracious.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2021

I would ordinarily have bristled at his comment, but Deoch was nothing but good natured.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

Related Words

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