good-natured
Example Sentences
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Herzl found Rothschild paternalistic and overly timid, “a decent, good-natured, faint-hearted man, who utterly fails to understand the matter,” as he wrote in his diary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
"You're creating beautiful work on someone's face," she says with a good-natured laugh.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
The Guardian says it is "good-natured, buoyant entertainment".
From BBC • May 1, 2026
“Heated Rivalry” stans applauded the actor’s good-natured handling of the situation and flipped over the unannounced but entirely expected appearances by his co-star and best friend, Hudson Williams.
From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026
He introduces Cinna, who became an overnight star with his costumes for me in the Games, and after a minute of good-natured chitchat, we’re directed to turn our attention to a giant screen.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
