good-natured
adjective
good-na·tured
ˈgu̇d-ˈnā-chərd 
: of a pleasant and cooperative disposition
good-naturedly
adverb
good-naturedness
noun
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the guests at the party were a good-natured bunch
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In this cosmic horror feature, a strange symbiote creature arrives deep in the wilderness of a rocky mountainside, attracting all kinds of people, from good-natured individuals looking for salvation to bloodthirsty mercenaries looking to snuff out a potential threat.
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
The comedy centers on Ashley (Arjona), who has asked for a divorce from good-natured Carey (Marvin), who then runs to his friends Julie (Johnson) and Paul (Covino) for support.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
David Arquette, cast as good-natured if ineffectual deputy Dewey, met Courteney Cox at the first read.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Full of vibrant color and good-natured humor, this entertaining sci-fi hybrid holds up — even if the fashions don't.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
The comedy centers on Ashley (Arjona), who has asked for a divorce from good-natured Carey (Marvin), who then runs to his friends Julie (Johnson) and Paul (Covino) for support.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
David Arquette, cast as good-natured if ineffectual deputy Dewey, met Courteney Cox at the first read.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Full of vibrant color and good-natured humor, this entertaining sci-fi hybrid holds up — even if the fashions don't.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Good-natured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good-natured. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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