as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
the guests at the party were a good-natured bunch
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Recent Examples of good-natured
In this fizzy comedy, Hit Man breakout Adria Arjona asks for a divorce from her good-natured husband (Kyle Marvin), prompting him to turn to his friends (Dakota Johnson and Michael Angelo Covino, also the film’s director) for support.
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2025
Since then, Davis, a good-natured golden retriever, has become a fixture at Indian Trails Elementary School in Frankfort.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
On top of being the office's frequent target for jokes, Jerry’s good-natured spirit and love for his wife and daughters highlight this Water sign’s adoration for home and family.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The action is passable, the mythology is generic, and the post-credits scene is overly optimistic about the prospects for a sequel, but there’s a good-natured sense of wonder that ties it all together.
—Josh Bell, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2025
Since then, Davis, a good-natured golden retriever, has become a fixture at Indian Trails Elementary School in Frankfort.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
On top of being the office's frequent target for jokes, Jerry’s good-natured spirit and love for his wife and daughters highlight this Water sign’s adoration for home and family.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The action is passable, the mythology is generic, and the post-credits scene is overly optimistic about the prospects for a sequel, but there’s a good-natured sense of wonder that ties it all together.
—Josh Bell, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for good-natured
Adjective
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The press conference had a very gracious tone on the U.S. relationship.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Clara’s Table restaurant is Dearborn Inn’s tribute to Henry Ford’s wife, Clara, a passionate horticulturist and gracious hostess.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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Exploring ancient hot spots like Delphi, ancient Epidaurus, and Olympia on foot is much more pleasant in spring temperatures averaging from the 60s to the high 70s.—
Helen Iatrou,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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The music was a pleasant surprise and big draw for Bacon’s interest, too, but for an actor who has starred in many horror films and series throughout his career, there needed to be something really unique to entice Bacon to The Bondsman.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
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There’s a place downtown called Soul Classics that’s really nice, like street-wear stuff.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Not easy to do, but nice to come through tonight.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Surrounded and protected by the lagoon that separates Argentario from the mainland, this amiable town feels like Madrid’s little Tuscan twin, with its sunny disposition, well developed café culture, and houses in every shade of ocher.—
Lee Marshall,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2025
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The fine lighting, thick tablecloths, settings and stemware are first class, and the waitstaff, since my last visit a few years back, is now measurably improved in its amiable professionalism.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Howlett, a mom of tween twins in Boulder, Colorado Lies that End Up Bringing Lasting Joy Finally, sometimes lies end up being enriching and unexpectedly sweet.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
14 Apr. 2025
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A bit sweet from sugar, a bit acidic from vinegar, a bit spicy from hot sauce, and rounded out with neutral oil, this homemade vinaigrette recipe is the perfect all-purpose salad dressing.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Good-natured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good-natured. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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