good-natured
19
2.4
- adjective
- /ˌɡʊdˈneɪtʃərd/
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- Everyone appreciates her friendly smile; she's always been a good-natured person.
But a lot of people were good-natured people who hoped for the best.
- But a lot of people were good-natured people who hoped for the best.
- We have morphed this fairly hapless but good-natured guy who is hired as death's apprentice.
- You know, she's like, impeccably good-natured.
- And, you know, we did joke with each other a lot and we did play tricks on each other, you know, good, good-natured humor.
- Cause it's not criticism and it's not even necessarily like having some good-natured fun, you know, but I wish I had been.
- And I think if we're good-natured, you can fall into a trap as well of what I call if X then Y where people go.
Examples
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Oshiro, the doctor at the local clinic, was a good-natured man in his mid-thirties.
Fiction book (1998) -
As I spoke with her, I was persuaded that she had a good-natured disposition.
Fiction book (1996) -
Because men are so friendly Good-natured and kind
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But a lot of people were good-natured people who hoped for the best.
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There were constant good-natured arguments around the table with friends and relatives and parents.
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There was also Gary, a good-natured shoe salesman who often dropped by after work.
Fiction book (1994) -
Henry is good-natured.
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Nothing he can't handle with a good-natured remark and a friendly gesture.
Fiction book (1997) -
After the game, there was some good-natured joking about my play, and the fishermen seemed decidedly friendlier.
Academic text (1990) -
He's tall and slender, good-natured, smart; his manner is a perfect blend of courtliness and nonchalance.
Fiction book (1996)
Synonyms
∞
1.0
Being kind and polite to others
∞
1.1
Kind and gentle in a way that makes others comfortable
534
1.0
Being helpful and caring toward other people
89
1.0
Friendly and polite in a way that makes others feel good
79
1.0
Happy and lively in a friendly way
22
2.6
Being calm and relaxed and not easily upset
21
3.4
Friendly and pleasant in a way people like
19
3.4
A person who is gentle, calm, and not aggressive
18
1.0
Pleasant to be with or to experience
16
5.5
Friendly and easy to talk to
15
2.8
Being kind and willing to help other people
11
4.8
A friendly, warm way of behaving that makes people comfortable
9
2.5
A person who cares about others and often helps them
5
2.5
A person who is kind and caring
4
3.2
Cheerful and friendly to other people
2
3.2
Kind and gentle toward others
1
1.0
Nice and friendly so people feel warm toward you
1
3.4
A person who feels sorry for others and helps them
1
3.5
Being calm and friendly, not easily annoyed
1
8.0
Very pleasant and friendly to other people
Antonyms
How Good-Natured
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Good-natured comes from two simple parts: good and nature. Here nature means 'character' or the way someone is naturally, so good-natured means having a 'good character' — being friendly, easygoing and cheerful.