Good-natured
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡʊdˈneɪtʃəd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Good-natured is an adjective meaning Having or showing an amicable, kindly disposition.
Meaning
Having or showing an amicable, kindly disposition.
Example Sentences
Rasmus was a tall, powerful man, with a weather-beaten, furrowed face of a good-natured expression.
However, the immediate howls of outrage from the industry were in many cases less than good-natured.
“It is singular,” said the Lady, addressing Warden; “the animal is not only so good-natured to all, but so particularly fond of children.[…]”
There are a good many of these girls whom it is quite enough to spoil the temper of the best-natured woman in the world to have in the house with them.
Word Forms
- goodnatured
Synonyms for good-natured
Depending on context, synonyms include amiable, equable, good-humored, even-tempered, good-tempered, good-humoured.
Antonyms for good-natured
Common opposites include ill-natured.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include good-tempered, amiable, good-humoured, good-humored, even-tempered, equable.
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