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adjective

Good-natured adj.

Naturally mild in temper; not easily provoked; amiable; cheerful; not taking offense easily; as, too good-natured to resent a little criticism; the good-natured policeman on our block; the sounds of good-natured play. Opposite of ill-natured. (Narrower terms: equable, even-tempered, good-tempered, placid) Also See: kind, pleasant, agreeable, good-natured, pleasing.

To one's own liking or feelings or nature; pleasing; of people. Opposite of disagreeable.

Synonyms: agreeable, pleasing.

Synonyms: Good-natured, Good-tempered, Good-humored. Good-natured denotes a disposition to please and be pleased. Good-tempered denotes a habit of mind which is not easily ruffled by provocations or other disturbing influences. Good-humored is applied to a spirit full of ease and cheerfulness, as displayed in one's outward deportment and in social intercourse. A good-natured man recommends himself to all by the spirit which governs him. A good-humored man recommends himself particularly as a companion. A good-tempered man is rarely betrayed into anything which can disturb the serenity of the social circle.

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Etymology of 'Good-natured'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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