good-natured
adjective
good-na·tured
ˈgu̇d-ˈnā-chərd 
: of a pleasant and cooperative disposition
good-naturedly
adverb
good-naturedness
noun
Examples of good-natured in a Sentence
the guests at the party were a good-natured bunch
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That living arrangement produces some friction and good-natured barbs, but Sybil, as played by Lavin, always leads with love and a generous spirit.
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Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
After some good-natured interaction with the enthusiastic crowd, Cena eventually donned the mask.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
There’s a moment in FX’s Adults when Billie (Lucy Freyer), in an effort to win over an older boyfriend’s friends, joins in on their good-natured roasting of one of their own.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
Business leaders should consistently acknowledge their most talented, productive, and good-natured employees.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
After some good-natured interaction with the enthusiastic crowd, Cena eventually donned the mask.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
There’s a moment in FX’s Adults when Billie (Lucy Freyer), in an effort to win over an older boyfriend’s friends, joins in on their good-natured roasting of one of their own.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
Business leaders should consistently acknowledge their most talented, productive, and good-natured employees.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for good-natured
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“Good-natured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good-natured. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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