good-natured
/'gud'neitʃəd/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a pleasant, friendly, and cheerful disposition: Describes a person who is naturally kind, patient, and not easily angered.
- Characterized by or expressing kindness and tolerance: Describes behavior, actions, or atmospheres that are amiable and without malice.
Usage and Examples
- Describing a person's character:
- She is so good-natured that she always helps her neighbors without complaint.
- The good-natured teacher was popular with all the students.
- Describing behavior, interaction, or atmosphere:
- Their argument was good-natured and ended with laughter.
- The party had a good-natured and welcoming vibe.
Advanced Usage
- "good-naturedly" (Adverb): In a pleasant, friendly, and cheerful manner.
- He good-naturedly accepted the teasing from his friends.
- "good-naturedness" (Noun): The quality of being good-natured. (Note: This is a less common variant).
- Her constant good-naturedness makes her easy to work with.
Variants and Related Words
- Good-humored: Similar in meaning, emphasizing cheerfulness and a pleasant mood.
- Amiable: Friendly and pleasant in manner.
- Affable: Good-natured, friendly, and easy to talk to.
Synonyms
- Kind-hearted
- Easygoing
- Genial
- Benevolent
Antonyms
- Ill-natured
- Cantankerous
- Grumpy
- Mean-spirited
Idioms and Common Phrases
- To be of a good nature: An older, more formal way to describe someone with a good-natured character.
- He was known throughout the village as a man of a good nature.
- To take something in good part / in a good-natured way: To accept teasing or criticism without getting upset.
- Luckily, he took the practical joke in good part.
Adjective
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having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
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too good-natured to resent a little criticism
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the good-natured policeman on our block
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the sounds of good-natured play
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