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Antonyms for good-naturedly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : good-ney-cherd

Phonetic Transcription : ˈgʊdˈneɪ tʃərd

Definition of good-naturedly

Origin : 1570s, from good (adj.) + nature. Good nature "pleasing or kind disposition" is from mid-15c. Related: Good-naturedly.

As in kindly : adv with compassion
As in agreeably : adv willingly, assenting; pleasantly; in keeping

Example sentences :

"You're in for an awful blunder there," he said, good-naturedly.
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

"Then he certainly is no lady's horse," said Miss Whitmore, good-naturedly.
Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower

"But somebody'd have to keep it," said Jethro good-naturedly, smiling on her.
Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown

"I declare, I wish it hadn't happened so," he said, good-naturedly.
Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown

There he stood bulkily at the top of the steps, good-naturedly regarding them.
Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower

No doubt the prelate had good-naturedly offered to conduct them to the dome.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

"I should be very churlish were I to refuse to do so," the painter answered, good-naturedly.
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

Thereupon she laughed at him good-naturedly and turned all her anger against Gervaise.
Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola

Only a sister, whom he loves dearly, good-naturedly answered the girl.
Extract from : « The Fifth String » by John Philip Sousa

"Let me be your convoy, then," said Travers, good-naturedly.
Extract from : « The O'Donoghue » by Charles James Lever

Synonyms for good-naturedly

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