good-natured
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- good-naturedly adverb
- good-naturedness noun
Etymology
Origin of good-natured
First recorded in 1570–80
Example Sentences
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That gives Brady license to take good-natured shots at wrestling for now and positions him to become a high-profile heel at WrestleMania 42.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
As played by Mr. Johnson, Kerr is frank about the sacrifices that must be made in MMA, but good-natured about his lot in life.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025
"Laurent had the good-natured gab, Simone the uncompromising discourse," French newspaper Le Monde said of the Gbagbos' political partnership.
From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025
Instead we think of male bonding, of office pools and water-cooler chats, of the good-natured trash-talking that comes with fantasy leagues, of long-standing tradition.
From Slate • Sep. 5, 2025
She’s trying to appear good-natured about the whole thing, but her eyes shift nervously to the front door.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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