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good-natured

[/ɡʊd ˈneɪtʃərd/]
adjective
de bom caráter
1. having a pleasant, friendly, and kind disposition; not easily angered or annoyed
She is a good-natured person who always helps others.
Ela é uma pessoa de bom caráter que sempre ajuda os outros.
2. done or expressed in a friendly way without malice or sarcasm
He made a good-natured joke about his friend's new haircut.
Ele fez uma brincadeira de bom gosto sobre o novo corte de cabelo do amigo.
NYC Slang
chill / cool / stand-up guy/gal
Synonyms
amiablefriendlygenialaffablewarm-heartedgood-humoredpleasant
Antonyms
ill-naturedunfriendlymaliciousirritablecantankeroussurly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
de bom caráter / de boa índole
commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
bonachão / bonacho
colloquial variant, more informal
Rio de Janeiro
de bom coração / legal
informal alternative, more common in spoken language
Portugal
de boa índole / simpático
formal usage; 'simpático' also used for friendly disposition

Related Idioms & Phrases

good-natured banter
take something in good-natured spirit
good-natured ribbing
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