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Hasil cari dari kata atau frase: good-natured (0.00858 detik)
Found 2 items, similar to good-natured.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: good-natured
good-natured
adj : 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” [ant:
ill-natured]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Good-natured
Good-natured
\Good`-na"tured\, a.
Naturally mild in temper; not easily provoked; amiable;
cheerful; not taking offense easily; as, too good-natured to
resent a little criticism; the good-natured policeman on our
block; the sounds of good-natured play. Opposite of
ill-natured. [Narrower terms: {equable, even-tempered,
good-tempered, placid ] Also See:
kind,
pleasant,
agreeable,
good-natured,
pleasing.
[WordNet 1.5]
2. to one's own liking or feelings or nature; pleasing; -- of
people. Opposite of
disagreeable.
Syn: agreeable, pleasing.
[WordNet 1.5]
Syn:
Good-natured,
Good-tempered,
Good-humored.
Usage: Good-natured denotes a disposition to please and be
pleased. Good-tempered denotes a habit of mind which
is not easily ruffled by provocations or other
disturbing influences. Good-humored is applied to a
spirit full of ease and cheerfulness, as displayed in
one's outward deportment and in social intercourse. A
good-natured man recommends himself to all by the
spirit which governs him. A good-humored man
recommends himself particularly as a companion. A
good-tempered man is rarely betrayed into anything
which can disturb the serenity of the social circle.
[1913 Webster]
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