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sweet-natured

sweet-natured

2 3.2
Kind and gentle toward others
  • adjective
  • /ˈswitˌneɪtʃərd/
translation icon : de carácter dulce
  • The middle one was a girl, Estelle, as big-boned and clumsy as the boys, but sweet-natured.
  • a sweet-natured girl
  • so sweet-natured

Examples

  • The sweet-natured puppy instantly won the hearts of everyone at the shelter.

  • A sweet-natured boy like you does not need to work.

  • The challenges of autism aside, he is a loving and sweet-natured person.

    Blog text (21)
  • Dorothy Gribetz was a lovely, sweet-natured girl, and according to everything I've ever heard, my father was crazy about her.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • The Riordan brothers may have a reputation for being rough-and-tumble, but Patrick has always been the gentle, sweet-natured one.

    Blog text (33)
  • She was as gregarious, sweet-natured, and simple as a golden retriever.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • As far as toddlers go, he's a very sweet-natured and well-behaved little guy, except lately the tantrums have begun and the old sleeping patterns have run right out the door.

    Blog text (21)
  • Her sweet-natured smile made everyone feel welcome at the party.

  • Even in tough situations, his sweet-natured character helped him stay positive.

Synonyms

sweet
vssweet-natured
1.1

Kind and gentle in a way that makes others comfortable

is kind and gentle but lacks the specifically innocent or angelic tone
kind
vssweet-natured
534 1.0

Being helpful and caring toward other people

is also pleasant and mild rather than only being caring
charming
vssweet-natured
418 1.0

Pleasant and attractive in a way that people like

is kinder and gentler rather than focusing on attractiveness
warm
vssweet-natured
280 1.0

Showing kindness and affection to others

is milder and gentler rather than overt affectionate feeling
gentle
vssweet-natured
235 1.0

Kind and not strong in action, sound, or touch

is more pleasant and socially warm rather than only mildness
pleasant
vssweet-natured
89 1.0

Friendly and polite in a way that makes others feel good

is kinder and gentler rather than only producing enjoyment
amiable
vssweet-natured
21 3.4

Friendly and pleasant in a way people like

is more about kind, gentle character than mere likability
mild-mannered
vssweet-natured
19 3.4

A person who is gentle, calm, and not aggressive

is friendlier and more outgoing rather than simply unassertive
good-natured
vssweet-natured
19 2.4

Being friendly, cheerful, and easy to get along with

is kinder and gentler rather than only easygoing cheerfulness
good-hearted
vssweet-natured
15 2.8

Being kind and willing to help other people

is more gently pleasant and mild rather than focused on generosity
kindly
vssweet-natured
11 1.0

Being gentle and caring to other people

is more about warm pleasantness rather than explicit generosity
kind-hearted
vssweet-natured
9 2.5

A person who cares about others and often helps them

is gentler and more softly pleasant rather than only generous
good-humored
vssweet-natured
  • US
4 3.2

Cheerful and friendly to other people

is kind and gentle but with less focus on cheerfulness
tenderhearted
vssweet-natured
1 3.1

Kind and quick to feel sorry for people who are sad

is more evenly pleasant and mild rather than mainly emotional
warmhearted
vssweet-natured
1 3.7

Kind and friendly to other people

is milder and gentler rather than strongly affectionate warmth
softhearted
vssweet-natured
1 3.4

A person who feels sorry for others and helps them

is steadier kind gentleness rather than being easily upset by sorrow
gentle as a lamb
vssweet-natured
  • Informal
1 3.9

A person or animal who is very kind and not likely to hurt others

is normally gentle and pleasant rather than unusually meek or extreme
sugar and spice
vssweet-natured
  • Informal
1 3.5

Very nice and friendly in a sweet, gentle way

is a straightforward kind, gentle pleasant disposition rather than playful phrase
good-tempered
vssweet-natured
1 3.5

Being calm and friendly, not easily annoyed

is kinder and gentler rather than only calm under provocation
dovelike
vssweet-natured
4.2

Calm and gentle in appearance and manner, making others feel safe

is friendlier and more actively pleasant than just peacefulness

Antonyms

76 1.7

Easily annoyed and in a bad mood

How Kind

compassionate
151 3.7
sweet-natured
2 3.2
kind
534 1.0
gentle
235 1.0
unkind
44 1.0

Surface Forms

sweet-natured positive

Morphology

sweet-natured = sweet + nature (transparent) = sweet + nature + ed

The adjective is directly derived from 'sweet' + 'nature' with '-ed' indicating possessing that disposition, so the meaning is straightforward for learners.

Etymology

Sweet-natured comes from combining sweet ('pleasant' or 'kind') and nature ('character' or 'way of being'). So, a sweet-natured person naturally has a kind, gentle manner.