good nature

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English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From good + nature, after (deprecated template usage) [etyl] French bonne nature.

Pronunciation

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Noun

good nature (countable and uncountable, plural good natures)

  1. Habitual kindness or mildness of temper or disposition; amiability. [from 15th c.]
    • 1863, Anthony Trollope, Rachel Ray:
      I am disposed to think that Mrs. Butler Cornbury did Mrs. Tappitt an injury when she with so much ready goodnature accepted the invitation for the party […].
    • Macaulay
      the good nature and generosity which belonged to his character
    • Hawthorne
      The young count's good nature and easy persuadability were among his best characteristics.
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