equable even-tempered good-tempered placid
- equable even-tempered good-tempered placid
- 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]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
2000.
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