'Good-natured' definitions:

Definition of 'good-natured'

From: WordNet
adjective
Having an easygoing and cheerful disposition; "too good- natured to resent a little criticism"; "the good-natured policeman on our block"; "the sounds of good-natured play" [ant: ill-natured]

Definition of 'Good-natured'

From: GCIDE
  • Good-natured \Good`-na"tured\, a. Naturally mild in temper; not easily provoked; amiable; cheerful; not taking offense easily; as, too good-natured to resent a little criticism; the good-natured policeman on our block; the sounds of good-natured play. Opposite of ill-natured. [Narrower terms: {equable, even-tempered, good-tempered, placid ] Also See: kind, pleasant, agreeable, good-natured, pleasing. [WordNet 1.5]
  • 2. to one's own liking or feelings or nature; pleasing; -- of people. Opposite of disagreeable.
  • Syn: agreeable, pleasing. [WordNet 1.5]
  • Syn: Good-natured, Good-tempered, Good-humored.
  • Usage: Good-natured denotes a disposition to please and be pleased. Good-tempered denotes a habit of mind which is not easily ruffled by provocations or other disturbing influences. Good-humored is applied to a spirit full of ease and cheerfulness, as displayed in one's outward deportment and in social intercourse. A good-natured man recommends himself to all by the spirit which governs him. A good-humored man recommends himself particularly as a companion. A good-tempered man is rarely betrayed into anything which can disturb the serenity of the social circle. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'good-natured'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Words containing 'Good-natured'