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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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
You won’t find any of the good-natured platitudes of a body swap comedy like “Freakier Friday” here.
From Salon
Unlike the real battle of the bands, the rivalry between the two sets of actors is entirely good-natured.
From BBC
She’s trying to appear good-natured about the whole thing, but her eyes shift nervously to the front door.
From Literature
The characters were pricklier and more restless than I remembered, and Alcott’s voice—good-natured but chiding, unsentimental—was a revelation.
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