good-hu·mored

[good-hyoo-merd or, often, -yoo-]
adjective
having or showing a pleasant, amiable mood: a good-humored man; a good-humored remark.
Also, especially British, good-hu·moured.


Origin:
1655–65

good-hu·mored·ly, adverb
good-hu·mored·ness, noun


sunny, cheerful, affable, cheery, warm-hearted.
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good-humored

adjective
disposed to please; "an amiable villain with a cocky sidelong grin"- Hal Hinson [syn: amiable
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Good-humored is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
Example sentences
We miss his enthusiastic and good-humored leadership.
Bush is a top-dog nicknamer: part of a good-humored lordliness that keeps
  aggression in play.
His good-humored remarks made the presentations enjoyable for both attendees
  and award winners.
Husbands, no matter how courteous, are not likely to be good-humored about such
  a thing.
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