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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In this fizzy comedy, Hit Man breakout Adria Arjona asks for a divorce from her good-natured husband (Kyle Marvin), prompting him to turn to his friends (Dakota Johnson and Michael Angelo Covino, also the film’s director) for support.
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2025
Since then, Davis, a good-natured golden retriever, has become a fixture at Indian Trails Elementary School in Frankfort.
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—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The action is passable, the mythology is generic, and the post-credits scene is overly optimistic about the prospects for a sequel, but there’s a good-natured sense of wonder that ties it all together.
—Josh Bell, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2025
Since then, Davis, a good-natured golden retriever, has become a fixture at Indian Trails Elementary School in Frankfort.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
On top of being the office's frequent target for jokes, Jerry’s good-natured spirit and love for his wife and daughters highlight this Water sign’s adoration for home and family.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The action is passable, the mythology is generic, and the post-credits scene is overly optimistic about the prospects for a sequel, but there’s a good-natured sense of wonder that ties it all together.
—Josh Bell, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Good-natured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good-natured. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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