natured : Idioms & Phrases

Fair"-na`tured adjective

Definitions

1. Well-disposed. "A fair-natured prince." Ford.

Webster 1913

• adjective 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

WordNet

Good`-na"tured adjective

Definitions

1. Naturally mild in temper; not easily provoked. Syn. -- Good-natured, Good-tempered, Good-humored. Good-natured denotes a disposition to please and be pleased. Good-tempered denotes a habit of mind which is not easily ruffied 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.

Webster 1913

• adjective having an irritable and unpleasant disposition
  

WordNet

Ill`-na"tured adjective

Definitions

1. Of habitual bad temper; peevish; fractious; cross; crabbed; surly; as, an ill-natured person.
2. Dictated by, or indicating, ill nature; spiteful. "The ill-natured task refuse." Addison.
3. Intractable; not yielding to culture. R. "Ill-natured land." J. Philips. -- Ill`-na"tured*ly, adv. -- Ill`-na"tured*ness, n.

Webster 1913

Well`-na"tured adjective

Definitions

1. Good-natured; kind.

   Well-natured, temperate, and wise. Denham.

Webster 1913