GOOD-HUMORED Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

good-humored

adjective

Definition of good-humored

as in amiable

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Recent Examples of good-humored This blissful mood is felt everywhere, from the ensemble’s good-humored bickering over the city’s rooftops, singing and dancing sessions at home, and dinner parties where hearty servings of tahdig are cheered on. — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for good-humored

Adjective

The four women are cardboard-cutout archetypes, played in amiable lightweight fashion.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
Ruiz was also amiable and generous-hearted in these moments, less severe than usual, and accepted their help.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of amiable

Adjective

These folks are good-natured and well-intentioned, but don’t seem to have a clue as to how their conduct left us exhausted and feeling ignored.

— Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Even instances of heckling at games – over performance on the court – felt good-natured, rather than insulting.

— Odette Yousef, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of good-natured

Adjective

The low-key Warren is an affable conversationalist, whether revisiting his traumatic upbringing after losing both parents and long stretches of homelessness, or explaining his excitement about his new music.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
There was no sign of the usual easy-going, affable nature that has been so indicative of Joe Root’s personality in his 14 years as an England cricketer.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of affable

Adjective

The gracious master of ceremonies gave me the place of honor in the line-up, directly behind him, with Reiffer and the two shikaris bringing up the rear.

— Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
Walters asks, with a show of reluctance, questions about hillbillies, adolescent development, breast surgeries and her husband — though the singer’s answers are always gracious.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026