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

Related Words

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