good-natured

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adjective

having or showing a pleasant, kindly disposition; amiable: a warm, good-natured person.

Origin:
1570–80

Related forms

good-na·tured·ly, adverb

good-na·tured·ness, noun

Synonyms
agreeable, willing, cheerful, equable.

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good-natured

—*adj*
	of a tolerant and kindly disposition

good-'naturedly

—*adv*

good-'naturedness

—n

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