good-natured

[ good-ney-cherd ]

adjective

1. having or showing a pleasant, kindly disposition; amiable:

   a warm, good-natured person.

   Synonyms: equable, cheerful, willing, agreeable

good-natured

adjective

1. of a tolerant and kindly disposition

Derived Forms

• ˌgood-ˈnaturedly, adverb
• ˌgood-ˈnaturedness, noun

Other Words From

• good-natured·ly adverb
• good-natured·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of good-natured¹

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

Disneyland regulars who go on the ride multiple times will also become familiar with Lari the armadillo, a good-natured thief who appears multiple times throughout the ride.

From Los Angeles Times

One man later told the BBC that he felt the intense scrutiny seemed unnecessary, and there does not seem to have been any direct security threat, but the atmosphere is good-natured.

From BBC

Humor and friendliness abound in this invitingly good-natured attraction.

From Los Angeles Times

Other good-natured face-offs have worked to settle feuds or team up old rivals.

From Los Angeles Times

In the face of the criticism, controversy and uncertain financial prospects swirling around his self-financed speculative epic “Megalopolis,” Francis Ford Coppola met the press at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday with a good-natured shrug.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• amiable
• cordial
• even-tempered
• friendly
• good-hearted
• good-humored
• gracious