good-humored

adjective

good-hu·​mored ˈgu̇d-ˈ(h)yü-mərd How to pronounce good-humored (audio)
Synonyms of good-humorednext
good-humoredly adverb
good-humoredness noun

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Simultaneously good-humored and ill-tempered in that quintessentially French fashion, Gabrielle is indeed shouldering a crushing amount of responsibility. Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026 This blissful mood is felt everywhere, from the ensemble’s good-humored bickering over the city’s rooftops, singing and dancing sessions at home, and dinner parties where hearty servings of tahdig are cheered on. Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of good-humored was in 1604

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“Good-humored.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good-humored. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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good-humored

adjective
good-hu·​mored
-ˈhyü-mərd
-ˈyü-
good-humoredly adverb
good-humoredness noun

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