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good-humored

[good-hyoo-merd, -yoo-] / ˈgʊdˈhyu mərd, -ˈyu- /


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He admires good-humored, self-deprecatory attitudes and a loose, collaborative approach to problems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

His tender, good-humored nature also stands in opposition to Fritz’s tough expectations, demanding his sons always wear a stoic mask of machismo.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2023

He seems relatively good-humored about the fact that his last name is most familiar because of other people who share it.

From Salon • Oct. 29, 2023

His audience remained enthusiastic and good-humored from start to finish Saturday; the event was more campaign rally than fireside talk.

From Washington Times • Mar. 5, 2023

Milkman was the butt of their humor, but it was good-humored humor, quite unlike the laughter the trip had begun with.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison