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
There were caveats, which included the detail that the car would, in fact, be tracked—so other users with self-navigating cars would be sent to other locations—but mostly, the form served as good-natured encouragement; a reminder of the mission at hand.
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Katherine Lagrave, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
There were moments of good-natured humor sprinkled in — a way to care for fellow team members and honor those who were going home.
—Melissa Olson, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
In the Mets’ clubhouse, Soto’s lack of speed is the butt of good-natured ribbing.
—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
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Katherine Lagrave, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
There were moments of good-natured humor sprinkled in — a way to care for fellow team members and honor those who were going home.
—Melissa Olson, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
In the Mets’ clubhouse, Soto’s lack of speed is the butt of good-natured ribbing.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for good-natured
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This luxurious property sizzles with gracious elegance and impeccable service, eliciting over-the-top reviews from guests.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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The fans are really, really gracious and excited.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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As the mid-Missouri heat and humidity finally subside, any outdoor activity—from the perfect wine picnic to a Katy Trail hike—is much more pleasant.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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As America’s capital of both wine production and pleasant weather, California has any number of towns that capture this experience, each with distinguishing characteristics that suit different types of travelers.—
Justin Goldman,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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With that in mind, his glowing comments on Jeter paid a nice tribute.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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In her opinion, a courthouse wedding or a small ceremony in a family member's backyard would have been just as nice, Kate said.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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WristbandGuy, for his part, was an amiable if preoccupied host.—
Daniel Kolitz,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Half Moon Bay weigh-off began in 1974, when the California town barely edged out Circleville, Ohio, in an amiable contest for the fictitious title of pumpkin capital of the world.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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Fox's nails may have been dipped in blood (red nail polish), but the rest of her look was soft and sweet—a fun contrast against the bloody gown.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Aside from buying beans, my go-to is a cortado with almond milk and — hear me out — quarter-sweet simple syrup.—
Tamia Boyd,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Good-natured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good-natured. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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