natured
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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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
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
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
Father Amadi brushed my gratitude aside in the good- natured way of someone who had done what was his duty.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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