good-natured

American  

[good-ney-cherd] / ˈgʊdˈneɪ tʃərd /

adjective

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

   a warm, good-natured person.

   Synonyms:

   equable, cheerful, willing, agreeable

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good-natured British  

adjective

1. of a tolerant and kindly disposition

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Other Word Forms

• good-naturedly adverb
• good-naturedness noun

Etymology

Origin of good-natured

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

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

Finnegan is a shaggy black rescue dog who, for all his good-natured goofiness, carries the guilt and shame of being abandoned by his first owner.

From The Wall Street Journal

His breath was warm in my ear, his tone good-natured.

From Literature

“Heated Rivalry” stans applauded the actor’s good-natured handling of the situation and flipped over the unannounced but entirely expected appearances by his co-star and best friend, Hudson Williams.

From Salon

The “Traitors” host proved himself to be an amiable, good-natured BAFTAs anchor, changing his flamboyant, sequined suits several times, once to an ornate white ensemble in honor of the costume category.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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