Word adjective
natured
adj.
US /ˈneɪtʃɝd/ UK /nˈeɪtʃəd/ na·tured
Definition
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
having a specific kind of character or mood; you use this after another word like 'good' or 'bad'.
having a specified disposition or temperament; functions as the second element in compound adjectives.
Simple“My neighbor is a very good-natured man who always helps with the gardening.”
In context“The manager, though usually ill-natured during the morning rush, became surprisingly pleasant once the deadline had passed.”
UsageAlways used as the second part of a hyphenated compound adjective.
PitfallHe is a natured person. He is a good-natured person.This word cannot be used alone; it must be combined with a descriptive word like 'good', 'bad', or 'sweet'.
Synonymstempereddispositioned
Etymology
From nature + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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