Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: good-naturedly
IPA transcription: [ɡ'ʊdn'eɪtʃɚdli]
r meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: good-naturedly
    Meaning: in a good-natured manner
Usage examples
  • One picked up a two-quart canteen, saying good-naturedly that he reckoned he would have to rustle it.
  • But I didn't," and Grace laughed good-naturedly; but Flora turned her face from them and began to cry.
  • "Oh, I don't mind being awakened," answered Tom, good-naturedly, "but I will be frank with you, Mr. Jenks.
  • He told her, good-naturedly, that she was young and ought to be amused and entertained, and must not allow herself to be made dull by a dull old fellow.
  • Neither of the children appreciated these remarks, but the colonel good-naturedly put down his fishing-basket and cut the piece of rope that bound them.
  • The big boy in the blue overalls spoke with such a comical drawl that the slender city lad could not help laughing, and with a slap that nearly sent his neighbor off his perch, Corny said good-naturedly: