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adjective good-hu·mored \ ˈgu̇d-ˈ(h)yü-mərd \

Definition of good-humored

:good-natured, cheerful
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good-humoredly

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good-humoredness

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Definition of good-humored for English Language Learners

  • : pleasant and cheerful

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good-humored

adjective good-hu·mored \ ˈgu̇d-ˈhyü-mərd , -ˈyü- \

Definition of good-humored for Students

:good-natured
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good-humoredly

adverb

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