good-humored

[ good-hyoo-merdor, often, -yoo- ]

adjective

1. having or showing a pleasant, amiable mood:

   a good-humored man; a good-humored remark.

   Synonyms: warm-hearted, cheery, affable, cheerful, sunny

Other Words From

• good-humored·ly adverb
• good-humored·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of good-humored¹

First recorded in 1655–65

Example Sentences

Whatever his flaws, Joe Biden is soft-spoken, humble, thoughtful, generous, profoundly decent and good-humored, qualities he shares with Lincoln, whose character was forged in poverty, struggle, grief and solitary study.

From Salon

With his nice-white-guy face and good-humored stage presence, Buttigieg remains a master of camouflage even now, the Zen master who can disarm an opponent in a single “did you see that?” move.

From Los Angeles Times

His tender, good-humored nature also stands in opposition to Fritz’s tough expectations, demanding his sons always wear a stoic mask of machismo.

From Los Angeles Times

He expects more from himself, and he hasn’t given up hope that good-humored contact might be able to make a moral difference.

From Los Angeles Times

He seems relatively good-humored about the fact that his last name is most familiar because of other people who share it.

From Salon

Related Words

• affable
• amiable
• cheerful
• genial
• good-natured
• merry