good-humoredness

Definition of good-humorednessnext

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Noun
  • And while the spectral profiles broadly fit, the observed temperatures and sheer brightness of LRDs hint at powerful winds that our current models for Supermassive Stars just don't fully capture yet.
    Paul Sutter, Space.com, 23 Mar. 2026
  • While steeped in tradition, her recipes feel modern too, finding brightness through herby, vinegar-laden sauces that top seasonal dishes.
    The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Thus began a rite of spring for the Royals, who remain graced by Perez’s buoyancy and Terminator-like durability.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
  • This modularity, along with the energy-efficient buoyancy propulsion system, provides the Slocum with a most flexible system for integrating sensors for optimal ocean observation, according to Teledyne Webb Research.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Ahead, shop our selection of bachelorette-ready outfits, curated to carry you effortlessly from breezy daytime hikes to nights of revelry in style.
    Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Portuguese colonisers brought their celebratory traditions to Brazil in the 17th century, marking a time of revelry in the run-up to Lent (‘carne vale’ means ‘farewell to meat’ in Latin).
    Laura French, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Anxieties about overconsumption and environmental degradation lie beneath the playfulness.
    Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
  • As an actor, Lena Maria approaches each role with curiosity, playfulness, and sincere commitment.
    Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The finale is an ambiguous mix of jollity and agitation, with a piccolo shrieking above a militant march.
    Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Winston Peacock’s Ghost of Christmas Present is especially winning with decidedly John Belushi-esque jollity.
    Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • In a film that nimbly walks the tightrope between lightheartedness and weightlessness, Jerry and Mabel’s antagonistic relationship ends up proving the unexpected core of the story.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Hundreds of fans commented on social media, either expressing concern or responding with lightheartedness.
    Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Especially watching Curtis reveling playing a teen again.
    Katie Grant, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Wars deserve more than improvisation and insouciance.
    Kenneth Zagacki, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Bruni and fellow icons like Jane Birkin and Françoise Hardy boast the sort of in-her-face fringe that oozes insouciance, a hallmark of the French aesthetic.
    Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Good-humoredness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good-humoredness. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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