Wordnet 3.0
ADJECTIVE (1)
1.
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition;
- Example: "too good-natured to resent a little criticism"- Example: "the good-natured policeman on our block"- Example: "the sounds of good-natured play"
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
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]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
good-natured
adj 1: 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]
Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0:
43 Moby Thesaurus words for "good-natured":
acquiescent, affable, agreeable, altruistic, amiable, amicable,
benevolent, bonhomous, charitable, cheerful, complaisant,
compliant, considerate, cooperative, cordial, courteous, easy,
easy-natured, easygoing, equable, friendly, generous, genial,
gentle, good-hearted, good-humored, good-tempered, gracious, kind,
kindly, lenient, mellow, mild, nice, obliging, pleasant, sweet,
sweet-tempered, tolerant, warm, warm-hearted, well-natured,
willing