good-natured

Example Sentences

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"There's sort of a good-natured, almost race emerging between some countries about who will reach elimination first," Canfell says.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The “Traitors” host proved himself to be an amiable, good-natured BAFTAs anchor, changing his flamboyant, sequined suits several times, once to an ornate white ensemble in honor of the costume category.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

You won’t find any of the good-natured platitudes of a body swap comedy like “Freakier Friday” here.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

Adjessom was a student at Davidson High School, and loved ones describe him as a good-natured and generous teen who mowed his neighbors’ lawns on the weekends.

From Slate • Oct. 23, 2025

Kali sniffed, but she was good-natured and did not take offence.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya