About The Word Good-natured

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Good-natured

Good-natured Meaning & Definition
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.

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