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good-natured Definition

good·-natured (go̵od′nā′c̸hərd)

adjective

having or showing good nature; pleasant; agreeable; affable

good-natured Related Forms

good′·-na′turedly adverb

good-natured Synonyms

good-natured

modif.

agreeable, easygoing, kindly, amiable; see amiable, friendly 1. See syn. study at amiable.

good-natured Usage Examples

Infinitive complement

keep: This couldn't last, of course: Doreen was essentially too good-natured to keep up this act.

Modifies a noun

  • banter: The hall became alive with chatter and laughter, as the dibber turner's efforts were met with good-natured banter.
  • laugh: At first, my host family was quite amused by me, and had some good-natured laughs on my behalf.
  • smile: I could melt polar ice caps with my sunny good-natured smile.
  • crowd: The over 5,000 British police on the street observed a good-natured crowd.
  • dog: Labs are friendly, good-natured dogs who are affectionate with everyone.
  • fun: Water sport competitions, cultural shows, and good-natured fun are the schedule.

Modifying Another Word

  • too: The loss of me is I'm too good-natured.
  • very: Mostly these are very good-natured, informal get-togethers, where enthusiasts show off their machines.
  • so: A heated debate and small amount of not so good-natured pushing ensues.
  • much: There was much good-natured teasing and banter, and a lot of laughter, although some serious discussion from time to time.
  • basically: Archiving old posts has made me appreciate what a basically good-natured forum this is.
  • essentially: The motion for their final was 'This house believes that man is essentially good-natured ' .