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good nature
noun
- pleasant disposition; kindly nature; amiability.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of good nature1
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Idioms and Phrases
A cheerful, obliging disposition, as in Ted is known for his good nature—he's always willing to help . [Mid-1400s]Discover More
Example Sentences
If I don't hear from you very decisively to the contrary, I shall come, and trust to your good nature to forgive it.
How much brighter still might that Genius shine, could it be equally inspired by Good-nature!
He's getting a little stiff in the joints of his good nature, but a good dose of flattery'll limber him up considerable.
Worse now understood the young man's troubles, and, in his good nature, would willingly endeavour to help him.
And Val, in his good-nature, bore the infliction passively so long as she kept civil and peaceable.
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