Meaning of GOOD-NATURED
| Pronunciation: | | 'gûd'neychurd
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| | Definition: | | [adj] having an easygoing and cheerful disposition; "too good-natured to resent a little criticism"; "the good-natured policeman on our block"; "the sounds of good-natured play" |
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| | Synonyms: | | amiable, equable, even-tempered, good-humored, good-humoured, good-tempered, placid |
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| | Antonyms: | | ill-natured | | |
| | See Also: | | agreeable, kind, pleasant | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Good`-na"tured\, a.
Naturally mild in temper; not easily provoked.
Syn: {Good-natured}, {Good-tempered}, {Good-humored}.
Usage: Good-natured denotes a disposition to please and be
pleased. Good-tempered denotes a habit of mind which
is not easily ruffied 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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| | Related Terms: | | acquiescent, affable, agreeable, altruistic, amiable, amicable, benevolent, bonhomous, charitable, cheerful, complaisant, compliant, considerate, cooperative, cordial, courteous, easy, easygoing, easy-natured, equable, friendly, generous, genial, gentle, good-hearted, good-humored, good-tempered, gracious, kind, kindly, lenient, mellow, mild, nice, obliging, pleasant, sweet, sweet-tempered, tolerant, warm, warm-hearted, well-natured, willing |
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