good-humored
/'gud'hju:məd/ Cách viết khác : (good-humoured) /'gud'hju:məd/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having or showing a cheerful, friendly, and pleasant mood or disposition: Describes a person who is consistently cheerful, agreeable, and not easily angered or upset.
- Characterized by or expressing good humor: Describes an atmosphere, remark, or interaction that is lighthearted and pleasant.
Usage
- The adjective good-humored is used to describe a person's character or a specific mood. It implies a natural, steady cheerfulness.
- It is typically used before a noun (attributive) or after a linking verb (predicative).
- The British English spelling is good-humoured.
Examples
- Describing a person's character:
- She is a good-humored colleague who always lightens the mood in the office.
- Despite the long delay, he remained good-humored and patient.
- Describing an interaction or atmosphere:
- The debate was surprisingly good-humored and respectful.
- They exchanged good-humored jokes throughout the evening.
Advanced Usage
- "good-humoredly" (adverb): In a cheerful and pleasant manner.
- He good-humoredly accepted the teasing from his friends.
- "good-humoredness" (noun): The quality or state of being good-humored. (Note: This form is less common than the adjective.)
- Her constant good-humoredness makes her a joy to be around.
Variants and Related Words
- Good-humoured: The standard spelling in British English.
- Good-natured: A very close synonym, emphasizing a kind and tolerant disposition.
- Amiable: Friendly and pleasant in manner. (This is the synonym provided in the reference context.)
- Genial: Friendly and cheerful.
- Affable: Friendly, good-natured, and easy to talk to.
Synonyms
- Cheerful
- Pleasant
- Amiable
- Genial
- Good-natured
- Affable
- Agreeable
- Sunny
Antonyms
- Ill-humored
- Grumpy
- Irritable
- Sullen
- Cantankerous
Related Phrases and Idioms
- In good humor: In a cheerful state of mind.
- He woke up in good humor and ready for the day.
- Good-humored banter: Friendly and playful teasing or conversation.
- The team's meeting was filled with good-humored banter.
Adjective
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disposed to please
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an amiable villain with a cocky sidelong grin- Hal Hinson
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