good-humoured
/'gud'hju:məd/ Cách viết khác : (good-humoured) /'gud'hju:məd/
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Definition
Adjective: * Having or showing a cheerful, friendly, and pleasant mood or disposition. This describes a person who is naturally inclined to be cheerful, agreeable, and not easily annoyed.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- She is a good-humoured colleague who always lightens the mood in the office.
- Despite the long delay, he remained good-humoured and patient.
- The debate was good-humoured, with both candidates showing mutual respect.
Advanced Usage
- "good-humouredly" (Adverb): In a cheerful and pleasant manner.
- He good-humouredly accepted the teasing from his friends.
- "good-humouredness" (Noun): The quality or state of being good-humoured.
- Her constant good-humouredness makes her a joy to be around.
Variants and Related Words
- Good-humored: The standard American English spelling of the word.
- Good-natured: Very similar in meaning, suggesting a kind and tolerant disposition.
- Amiable: Friendly and pleasant in manner.
- Genial: Cheerful, friendly, and sympathetic.
Synonyms
- Cheerful
- Pleasant
- Agreeable
- Affable
- Easygoing
Antonyms
- Bad-tempered
- Ill-humoured
- Grumpy
- Irritable
- Cantankerous
Related Idioms
- In good humour: In a cheerful mood.
- He woke up in good humour and ready for the day.
- A good-humoured ribbing: Friendly, playful teasing.
- The team exchanged a good-humoured ribbing before the big game.
Adjective
- disposed to please
- an amiable villain with a cocky sidelong grin- Hal Hinson