'Good nature' definitions:

Definition of 'good nature'

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noun
A cheerful, obliging disposition [ant: ill nature]

Definition of 'Good nature'

From: GCIDE
  • Nature \Na"ture\ (?; 135), n. [F., fr. L. natura, fr. natus born, produced, p. p. of nasci to be born. See Nation.]
  • 1. The existing system of things; the universe of matter, energy, time and space; the physical world; all of creation. Contrasted with the world of mankind, with its mental and social phenomena. [1913 Webster +PJC]
  • But looks through nature up to nature's God. --Pope. [1913 Webster]
  • When, in the course of human Events, it becomes necessary for one People to dissolve the Political Bonds which have connected them with another, ans to assume among the powers of the earth the separate and equal Station which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent Respect to the Opinions of Mankind requires that they should declare the causes that impel them to the Separation. --Declaration of Independence
  • Nature has caprices which art can not imitate. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The personified sum and order of causes and effects; the powers which produce existing phenomena, whether in the total or in detail; the agencies which carry on the processes of creation or of being; -- often conceived of as a single and separate entity, embodying the total of all finite agencies and forces as disconnected from a creating or ordering intelligence; as, produced by nature; the forces of nature. [1913 Webster]
  • I oft admire How Nature, wise and frugal, could commit Such disproportions. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. The established or regular course of things; usual order of events; connection of cause and effect. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. Conformity to that which is natural, as distinguished from that which is artificial, or forced, or remote from actual experience. [1913 Webster]
  • One touch of nature makes the whole world kin. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 5. The sum of qualities and attributes which make a person or thing what it is, as distinct from others; native character; inherent or essential qualities or attributes; peculiar constitution or quality of being. [1913 Webster]
  • Thou, therefore, whom thou only canst redeem, Their nature also to thy nature join, And be thyself man among men on earth. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 6. Hence: Kind, sort; character; quality. [1913 Webster]
  • A dispute of this nature caused mischief. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • 7. Physical constitution or existence; the vital powers; the natural life. "My days of nature." --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Oppressed nature sleeps. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 8. Natural affection or reverence. [1913 Webster]
  • Have we not seen The murdering son ascend his parent's bed, Through violated nature force his way? --Pope. [1913 Webster]
  • 9. Constitution or quality of mind or character. [1913 Webster]
  • A born devil, on whose nature Nurture can never stick. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • That reverence which is due to a superior nature. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
  • Good nature, Ill nature. see under Good and Ill.
  • In a state of nature. (a) Naked as when born; nude. (b) In a condition of sin; unregenerate. (c) Untamed; uncivilized.
  • Nature printing, a process of printing from metallic or other plates which have received an impression, as by heavy pressure, of an object such as a leaf, lace, or the like.
  • Nature worship, the worship of the personified powers of nature.
  • To pay the debt of nature, to die. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Good nature'

From: GCIDE
  • Good \Good\, a. [Compar. Better; superl. Best. These words, though used as the comparative and superlative of good, are from a different root.] [AS. G[=o]d, akin to D. goed, OS. g[=o]d, OHG. guot, G. gut, Icel. g[=o][eth]r, Sw. & Dan. god, Goth. g[=o]ds; prob. orig., fitting, belonging together, and akin to E. gather. [root]29 Cf. Gather.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. Possessing desirable qualities; adapted to answer the end designed; promoting success, welfare, or happiness; serviceable; useful; fit; excellent; admirable; commendable; not bad, corrupt, evil, noxious, offensive, or troublesome, etc. [1913 Webster]
  • And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. --Gen. i. 31. [1913 Webster]
  • Good company, good wine, good welcome. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Possessing moral excellence or virtue; virtuous; pious; religious; -- said of persons or actions. [1913 Webster]
  • In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works. --Tit. ii. 7. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Kind; benevolent; humane; merciful; gracious; polite; propitious; friendly; well-disposed; -- often followed by to or toward, also formerly by unto. [1913 Webster]
  • The men were very good unto us. --1 Sam. xxv. 15. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. Serviceable; suited; adapted; suitable; of use; to be relied upon; -- followed especially by for. [1913 Webster]
  • All quality that is good for anything is founded originally in merit. --Collier. [1913 Webster]
  • 5. Clever; skillful; dexterous; ready; handy; -- followed especially by at. [1913 Webster]
  • He . . . is a good workman; a very good tailor. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Those are generally good at flattering who are good for nothing else. --South. [1913 Webster]
  • 6. Adequate; sufficient; competent; sound; not fallacious; valid; in a commercial sense, to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; having pecuniary ability; of unimpaired credit. [1913 Webster]
  • My reasons are both good and weighty. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • My meaning in saying he is a good man is . . . that he is sufficient . . . I think I may take his bond. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 7. Real; actual; serious; as in the phrases in good earnest; in good sooth. [1913 Webster]
  • Love no man in good earnest. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 8. Not small, insignificant, or of no account; considerable; esp., in the phrases a good deal, a good way, a good degree, a good share or part, etc. [1913 Webster]
  • 9. Not lacking or deficient; full; complete. [1913 Webster]
  • Good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over. --Luke vi. 38. [1913 Webster]
  • 10. Not blemished or impeached; fair; honorable; unsullied; as in the phrases a good name, a good report, good repute, etc. [1913 Webster]
  • A good name is better than precious ointment. --Eccl. vii. 1. [1913 Webster]
  • As good as. See under As.
  • For good, or For good and all, completely and finally; fully; truly. [1913 Webster]
  • The good woman never died after this, till she came to die for good and all. --L'Estrange.
  • Good breeding, polite or polished manners, formed by education; a polite education. [1913 Webster]
  • Distinguished by good humor and good breeding. --Macaulay.
  • Good cheap, literally, good bargain; reasonably cheap.
  • Good consideration (Law). (a) A consideration of blood or of natural love and affection. --Blackstone. (b) A valuable consideration, or one which will sustain a contract.
  • Good fellow, a person of companionable qualities. [Familiar]
  • Good folk, or Good people, fairies; brownies; pixies, etc. [Colloq. Eng. & Scot.]
  • Good for nothing. (a) Of no value; useless; worthless. (b) Used substantively, an idle, worthless person. [1913 Webster]
  • My father always said I was born to be a good for nothing. --Ld. Lytton.
  • Good Friday, the Friday of Holy Week, kept in some churches as a fast, in memoory of our Savior's passion or suffering; the anniversary of the crucifixion.
  • Good humor, or Good-humor, a cheerful or pleasant temper or state of mind.
  • Good humor man, a travelling vendor who sells Good Humor ice-cream (or some similar ice-cream) from a small refrigerated truck; he usually drives slowly through residential neighborhoods in summertime, loudly playing some distinctive recorded music to announce his presence. [U. S.]
  • Good nature, or Good-nature, habitual kindness or mildness of temper or disposition; amiability; state of being in good humor. [1913 Webster]
  • The good nature and generosity which belonged to his character. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
  • The young count's good nature and easy persuadability were among his best characteristics. --Hawthorne.
  • Good people. See Good folk (above).
  • Good speed, good luck; good success; godspeed; -- an old form of wishing success. See Speed.
  • Good turn, an act of kidness; a favor.
  • Good will. (a) Benevolence; well wishing; kindly feeling. (b) (Law) The custom of any trade or business; the tendency or inclination of persons, old customers and others, to resort to an established place of business; the advantage accruing from tendency or inclination. [1913 Webster]
  • The good will of a trade is nothing more than the probability that the old customers will resort to the old place. --Lord Eldon.
  • In good time. (a) Promptly; punctually; opportunely; not too soon nor too late. (b) (Mus.) Correctly; in proper time.
  • To hold good, to remain true or valid; to be operative; to remain in force or effect; as, his promise holds good; the condition still holds good.
  • To make good, to fulfill; to establish; to maintain; to supply (a defect or deficiency); to indemmify; to prove or verify (an accusation); to prove to be blameless; to clear; to vindicate. [1913 Webster]
  • Each word made good and true. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Of no power to make his wishes good. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • I . . . would by combat make her good. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Convenient numbers to make good the city. --Shak.
  • To think good, to approve; to be pleased or satisfied with; to consider expedient or proper. [1913 Webster]
  • If ye think good, give me my price; and if not, forbear. --Zech. xi. 12. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: Good, in the sense of wishing well, is much used in greeting and leave-taking; as, good day, good night, good evening, good morning, etc. [1913 Webster]

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