well-disposed

adjective

ˌwel-di-ˈspōzd How to pronounce well-disposed (audio)
Definition of well-disposednext
as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations a bachelor who has a reputation for being well-disposed, especially towards the ladies

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-disposed
  1. gracious
  2. pleasant
  3. nice
  4. amiable
Adjective
  • For a day, the WNBA chose normal, and good gracious, what a relief.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • The Love Goddess Venus enters your sign, spotlighting self-worth and a gracious presence that helps people feel at ease around you.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
Definition of gracious
Adjective
  • Counting businesses is easy, the count has been going up, and a rising number is a pleasant thing to publicize.
    — Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • While the town itself is quite pleasant, Lake Tahoe is the crown jewel.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • The modern kitchen is loaded with storage, including some secret spots in the butcher-block peninsula, and the bathroom’s terra-cotta tiling is a nice touch.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 27 July 2026
  • The result is Framework’s nicest-looking, nicest-feeling, most polished laptop design.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026
Definition of nice
Adjective
  • The most stunning exchange of Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing to serve as attorney general came in response to an amiable question.
    — Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
  • The amiable service at the onsite restaurant, The Whistling Grizzly, is just as good as the food—be sure to try the carrot cake or blood orange crème brûlée for dessert.
    — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of amiable
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