sweet-natured
- adjective
- /ˈswitˌneɪtʃərd/
- 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
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The sweet-natured puppy instantly won the hearts of everyone at the shelter.
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A sweet-natured boy like you does not need to work.
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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.
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Even in tough situations, his sweet-natured character helped him stay positive.
Synonyms
Kind and gentle in a way that makes others comfortable
Being helpful and caring toward other people
Pleasant and attractive in a way that people like
Showing kindness and affection to others
Kind and not strong in action, sound, or touch
Friendly and polite in a way that makes others feel good
Friendly and pleasant in a way people like
A person who is gentle, calm, and not aggressive
Being friendly, cheerful, and easy to get along with
Being kind and willing to help other people
Being gentle and caring to other people
A person who cares about others and often helps them
Cheerful and friendly to other people
Kind and quick to feel sorry for people who are sad
Kind and friendly to other people
A person who feels sorry for others and helps them
A person or animal who is very kind and not likely to hurt others
Very nice and friendly in a sweet, gentle way
Being calm and friendly, not easily annoyed
Calm and gentle in appearance and manner, making others feel safe
Antonyms
How Kind
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.