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naturedly

naturedly

4 7.5
In a kind, calm way that shows someone's usual self
  • adverb
  • /ˈneɪtʃərdli/
  • Archaic
: amablemente
  • "Keep this up," says James good-naturedly, "and someday you'll be sleeping in the yard, sir."
  • good-naturedly

Examples

  • The customers laughed and swore good-naturedly and moved on out to wherever they go when we shut them off.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • Jumber said good-naturedly to the stranger, "They still think that was cheating."

    Fiction book (1994)

  • "Thanks anyway for the look," he said good-naturedly and walked away.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • In the past, the competition had been light and friendly, with neighbors and families good-naturedly cheering on their teams.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • Her crew grinned good-naturedly at her, and she could tell their hearts were as high as hers.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • No, I haven't heard from either for some time now," he laughed good-naturedly.

    Fiction book (1997)

  • Elka just laughed good-naturedly and said, "He has to learn to fight his own battles."

    Fiction book (1990)

  • While they laughed good-naturedly, his eyes stung and he felt a chill pass through him like an electric shock.

    Fiction book (1993)

  • "Three strikes and you're out, Mrs. K," Boyle said good-naturedly, letting her go.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • James always jokes good-naturedly with his friends, making everyone laugh.

Synonyms

good-naturedly
vsnaturedly
3 3.5

In a kind and friendly way

is the form that highlights natural character as the source of kindness
benignly
vsnaturedly
3 5.8

In a kind and gentle way that does no harm

is about innate temperament showing kindness rather than simple gentleness
genially
vsnaturedly
1 3.7

In a friendly and cheerful way that makes people feel welcome

is more about stable character kindness than temporary friendly cheer
jovially
vsnaturedly
1 4.6

In a cheerful, friendly way that makes people smile

expresses inherent temperament kindly rather than merely cheerful amusement
affably
vsnaturedly
1 4.4

In a friendly, pleasant way that shows warmth and kindness

focuses on natural temperament giving kindness, not only social politeness
benignantly
vsnaturedly
1 9.9

Be kind and gentle to other people

is rooted in a person's natural temperament rather than just kind action

Antonyms

artificially
58 4.4

In a way made by people rather than by nature

How Natural

instinctively
54 3.9
naturedly
  • Archaic
4 7.5
artificially
58 4.4

Surface Forms

naturedly positive

Morphology

naturedly = natured (semi-transparent) = nature + d + ly

The formation is regular (-ed -> -ly) but 'natured' is not a common standalone adjective and is mainly seen in compounds, so learners may find it slightly unexpected.

Etymology

Naturedly starts with nature, which comes from Latin natura meaning 'character' or 'birth'. So to act naturedly is to behave from your natural character, like being 'good-natured', which explains why it often means kindly or calm.