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Good-natured

Good-natured Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Good-natured? [adj] having an easygoing and cheerful disposition; "too good-natured to resent a little criticism"; "the good-natured policeman on our block"; "the sounds of good-natured play" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Good-natured: amiable \| equable \| even-tempered \| good-humored \| good-humoured \| good-tempered \| placid Related Terms \| Find terms related to Good-natured: acquiescent \| affable \| agreeable \| altruistic \| amiable \| amicable \| benevolent \| bonhomous \| charitable \| cheerful \| complaisant \| compliant \| considerate \| cooperative \| cordial \| courteous \| easy \| easygoing \| easy-natured \| equable \| friendly \| generous \| genial \| gentle \| good-hearted \| good-humored \| good-tempered \| gracious \| kind \| kindly \| lenient \| mellow \| mild \| nice \| obliging \| pleasant \| sweet \| sweet-tempered \| tolerant \| warm \| warm-hearted \| well-natured \| willing See Also \| agreeable \| kind \| pleasant Good-natured In Webster's Dictionary \Good`-na"tured\, a. Naturally mild in temper; not easily provoked. Syn: {Good-natured}, {Good-tempered}, {Good-humored}. Usage: Good-natured denotes a disposition to please and be pleased. Good-tempered denotes a habit of mind which is not easily ruffied by provocations or other disturbing influences. Good-humored is applied to a spirit full of ease and cheerfulness, as displayed in one's outward deportment and in social intercourse. A good-natured man recommends himself to all by the spirit which governs him. A good-humored man recommends himself particularly as a companion. A good-tempered man is rarely betrayed into anything which can disturb the serenity of the social circle.

Good-natured Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Good-natured?

[adj] having an easygoing and cheerful disposition; "too good-natured to resent a little criticism"; "the good-natured policeman on our block"; "the sounds of good-natured play"

See Also | agreeable | kind | pleasant

Good-natured In Webster's Dictionary

\Good`-na"tured\, a.
Naturally mild in temper; not easily provoked.

Syn: {Good-natured}, {Good-tempered}, {Good-humored}.

Usage: Good-natured denotes a disposition to please and be
       pleased. Good-tempered denotes a habit of mind which
       is not easily ruffied by provocations or other
       disturbing influences. Good-humored is applied to a
       spirit full of ease and cheerfulness, as displayed in
       one's outward deportment and in social intercourse. A
       good-natured man recommends himself to all by the
       spirit which governs him. A good-humored man
       recommends himself particularly as a companion. A
       good-tempered man is rarely betrayed into anything
       which can disturb the serenity of the social circle.

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