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good-na·tured
(go͝od′nā′chərd)adj.
Having an easygoing, cheerful disposition.
good′-na′tured·ly adv.
good′-na′tured·ness n.
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good-natured
adj
of a tolerant and kindly disposition
ˌgood-ˈnaturedly adv
ˌgood-ˈnaturedness n
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good′-na′tured
adj.
having or showing a pleasant, kindly, agreeable disposition; amiable.
[1570–80]
good′-na′tured•ly, adv.
good′-na′tured•ness, n.
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| Adj. | 1. | good-natured - having an easygoing and cheerful disposition; "too good-natured to resent a little criticism"; "the good-natured policeman on our block"; "the sounds of good-natured play" agreeable - conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature; "Is the plan agreeable to you?"; "he's an agreeable fellow"; "My idea of an agreeable person...is a person who agrees with me"- Disraeli; "an agreeable manner" kind - having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior; "kind to sick patients"; "a kind master"; "kind words showing understanding and sympathy"; "thanked her for her kind letter" pleasant - affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings; "we had a pleasant evening together"; "a pleasant scene"; "pleasant sensations" ill-natured - having an irritable and unpleasant disposition |
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good-natured
adjective amiable, kind, kindly, friendly, generous, helpful, obliging, tolerant, agreeable, benevolent, good-hearted, magnanimous, well-disposed, warm-hearted He was good-natured about it, and didn't make a fuss.
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good
(gud) – comparative better (ˈbetə) : superlative best (best) – adjective1. well-behaved; not causing trouble etc. Be good!; She's a good baby.
2. correct, desirable etc. She was a good wife; good manners; good English.
3. of high quality. good food/literature; His singing is very good.
4. skilful; able to do something well. a good doctor; good at tennis; good with children.
5. kind. You've been very good to him; a good father.
6. helpful; beneficial. Exercise is good for you.; Cheese is good for you.
7. pleased, happy etc. I'm in a good mood today.
8. pleasant; enjoyable. to read a good book; Ice-cream is good to eat.
9. considerable; enough. a good salary; She talked a good deal of nonsense.
10. suitable. a good man for the job.
11. sound, fit. good health; good eyesight; a car in good condition.
12. sensible. Can you think of one good reason for doing that?
13. showing approval. We've had very good reports about you.
14. thorough. a good clean.
15. healthy or in a positive mood. I don't feel very good this morning.
noun1. advantage or benefit. He worked for the good of the poor; for your own good; What's the good of a broken-down car?
2. goodness. I always try to see the good in people.
interjection an expression of approval, gladness etc.
ˈgoodness noun the state of being good.
interjection (also my goodness) an expression of surprise etc.
goods noun plural1. objects etc for sale, products. leather goods.
2. articles sent by rail, not road, sea or air. This station is for passengers and goods; (also adjective) a goods train/station.
ˈgoody – plural ˈgoodies – noun (usually in plural) any food (eg cake, ice-cream) which is particularly enjoyable to eat. the goodies at a children's party.
goodˈbye (-ˈbai) interjection, noun an expression used when leaving someone. Goodbye – it was good of you to visit us; sad goodbyes.
good-day, good eveninggood morninggood-for-ˈnothing adjective, noun (a person who is) useless or lazy. That boy's a lazy good-for-nothing (rascal).
good humour , (American) good humor kindliness and cheerfulness.
good-ˈhumoured , (American) good-humored adjectivea good-humoured smile.
good-ˈhumouredly , (American) good-humoredly adverbgood-ˈlooking adjective
handsome; attractive. a good-looking girl; He is very good-looking.
good morning, good afternoon, good-ˈday, good evening, good night interjection, nouns words used (depending on the time of day) when meeting or leaving someone. Good morning, Mrs Brown; Good night, everyone – I'm going to bed.
good-ˈnatured adjective pleasant; not easily made angry. a good-natured fellow.
ˌgoodˈwill, good will noun1. the good reputation and trade with customers that a business firm has. We are selling the goodwill along with the shop.
2. friendliness. He has always shown a good deal of goodwill towards us.
good works noun plural acts of charity. He is known throughout the city for his good works.
as good as almost. The job's as good as done.
be as good as one's word to keep one's promises.
be up to no good to be doing something wrong. I'm sure he's up to no good.
deliver the goods to do what one has promised to do.
for good (sometimes for good and all) permanently. He's not going to France for a holiday – he's going for good.
for goodness' sake an expression of annoyance. For goodness' sake, will you stop that noise!
good for1. certain to last. These houses are good for another hundred years at least.
2. certain to pay (a sum of money). He's good for $50.
3. certain to cause. That story is always good for a laugh.
good for you/him etc an expression of approval. You've passed your exam – good for you!
Good Friday (ˌgud ˈfraidi) noun the Friday before Easter commemorating the crucifixion of Christ.
good gracious, good heavens expressions of surprise.
goodness gracious, goodness me expressions of surprise.
good old an expression used to show approval etc. Good old Fred! I knew he would help us out.
make good1. to be successful. Through hard work and ability, he soon made good.
2. to repair or compensate for (loss, damages etc). The damage you caused to my car must be made good.
no good useless; pointless. It's no good crying for help – no-one will hear you; This penknife is no good – the blades are blunt.
put in a good word for to praise or recommend. Put in a good word for me when you see the boss.
take (something) in good part not to be upset, offended or annoyed (eg by a joke, remark etc). John took the jokes about his accident with the pot of paint all in good part.
thank goodness an expression used to show that a person is glad that something is all right. Thank goodness it isn't raining.
to the good richer. After buying and selling some of these paintings, we finished up $500 to the good.
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