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
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
On the first day of their trial, Mr Watt said he had left his office in the parliamentary estate to observe the protest, which was initially "reasonably good natured".
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 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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