good-natured

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

Unlike the real battle of the bands, the rivalry between the two sets of actors is entirely good-natured.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

That connection soon gave way to a spirited but good-natured disagreement on economic policy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

Delbis is a tall, good-natured young man who speaks with a distinctive cadence and in an unwaveringly calm tone.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025

He seemed good-natured enough about the whole thing, but he kept looking at his program, probably counting off the movements until intermission.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman