as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
the guests at the party were a good-natured bunch
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Recent Examples of good-natured
In the Mets’ clubhouse, Soto’s lack of speed is the butt of good-natured ribbing.
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
These provide a kind of spine for the film, as their exchanges range over the course of production from good-natured to dramatic.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
The Wittmers are adventurous, good-natured, and eager to ingratiate themselves with their hosts.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
My goodness, that certainly takes (mostly) good-natured Southern mayonnaise debates to a whole new level of intrigue.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
These provide a kind of spine for the film, as their exchanges range over the course of production from good-natured to dramatic.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
The Wittmers are adventurous, good-natured, and eager to ingratiate themselves with their hosts.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
My goodness, that certainly takes (mostly) good-natured Southern mayonnaise debates to a whole new level of intrigue.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for good-natured
Recent Examples of Synonyms for good-natured
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The flagship offers an expansive collection of wallcoverings, rugs, furniture, and more, and aims to capture the welcoming, gracious environment the brand is known for while signaling its evolution.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
29 Sep. 2025
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But these aren’t gods in oh-so-gracious robes or with armor or holding lightning bolts in their hands.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Customer service was easy and pleasant.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
5 Oct. 2025
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Stierli is particularly concerned with the situation at Great Falls, where trails and picturesque cliffsides along the Potomac River attract many visitors, especially with this weekend’s pleasant weather.—
Brian Todd,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Located in historic downtown Gainesville, the Victorian complex is a nice breather before and after the intensity of game day in Gainesville, and the drive to the stadium is less than 10 minutes.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Napheesa will probably sit this one out, but Bryce still has time to send his commish a nice greeting card.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Coalitions are formed and dissolved regularly, not always in a very amiable way, but nothing so far has undermined our new reality of equal coexistence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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Coyle, an amiable sort, has fit right in with the Blue Jackets.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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In collaboration with interior design content creators Chris and Julia Marcum, this sweet scalloped rug adds visual interest with a scalloped edge.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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The bacon fat and rendered ham drippings are the backbone of this super simple savory sauce, studded with small pieces of sweet mirepoix and earthy black-eyed peas.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Good-natured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good-natured. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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