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natured

American  
[nay-cherd] / ˈneɪ tʃərd /

adjective

  1. having a temperament of a particular kind (usually used in combination).

    good-natured.


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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

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

This is tied to both lyrical sentiment — positive, uplifting, or funny in a good natured way — and to the mood of the music.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2022

Fofo, the zoo said, is calm, gentle and good- natured — almost as if his conduct is guided by character rather than quills.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 12, 2022

It’s rare to find a man as generous and good natured as you are.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer

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