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
The Wittmers are adventurous, good-natured, and eager to ingratiate themselves with their hosts.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
My goodness, that certainly takes (mostly) good-natured Southern mayonnaise debates to a whole new level of intrigue.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
Mahomes grinned and added a good-natured jab at his teammate.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
Bregman hinted that the boos were expected and overall good-natured.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for good-natured
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
My goodness, that certainly takes (mostly) good-natured Southern mayonnaise debates to a whole new level of intrigue.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
Mahomes grinned and added a good-natured jab at his teammate.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
Bregman hinted that the boos were expected and overall good-natured.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for good-natured
Recent Examples of Synonyms for good-natured
Adjective
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With news of Redford’s death Tuesday at age 89, several Tiburon residents remembered him as a gracious, unassuming man who liked to walk around town and patronize local restaurants.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Bluemercury was gracious enough to clue our editors in on what its hottest products of the season are, so that you can be better informed when filling your cart with moisturizers, shampoos, serums, hair styling tools, eyeliners, and all sorts of other beauty essentials.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The exterior design is understated and pleasant.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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The dog-friendly outdoor space practically beckons visitors to grab a glass and a seat to while away a pleasant weekend afternoon.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These aren't nice-to-haves anymore.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The futon mattress is comfortable and has a nice weight distribution thanks to the pocket springs wrapped in polyester fiber.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Conway, an amiable Australian, ushered me into a reception area and asked me to sign a form agreeing not to take pictures.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Afterlife movies tend to be amiable in a goofy way, one that ends up tamping down the stakes.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Your liver also plays the very sweet role of regulating your blood sugar levels by releasing glucose and storing glycogen when appropriate.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The scent is smoky yet sweet, spicy yet smooth, dark but with an underlying lightness—the result of combining clean white musk with rose, tobacco, suede, and cumin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Good-natured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good-natured. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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