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Good-natured

Naturally mild in temper; not easily provoked.

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Amiable 84% connected

Lovable; lovely; pleasing.

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Amiable 84% connected

Lovable; lovely; pleasing.

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Equable 84% connected

Equal and uniform; continuing the same at different times; -- said of motion, and the like; uniform in surface; smooth; as, an equable plain or globe.

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Equable 84% connected

Equal and uniform; continuing the same at different times; -- said of motion, and the like; uniform in surface; smooth; as, an equable plain or globe.

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Good-humored 84% connected

Having a cheerful spirit and demeanor; good-tempered. See Good-natured.

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Good-humored 84% connected

Having a cheerful spirit and demeanor; good-tempered. See Good-natured.

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Good-tempered 84% connected

Having a good temper; not easily vexed. See Good-natured.

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Good-tempered 84% connected

Having a good temper; not easily vexed. See Good-natured.

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Placid 84% connected

Pleased; contented; unruffied; undisturbed; serene; peaceful; tranquil; quiet; gentle.

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Placid 84% connected

Pleased; contented; unruffied; undisturbed; serene; peaceful; tranquil; quiet; gentle.

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Agreeable 66% connected

Pleasing, either to the mind or senses; pleasant; grateful; as, agreeable manners or remarks; an agreeable person; fruit agreeable to the taste.

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Agreeable 66% connected

Pleasing, either to the mind or senses; pleasant; grateful; as, agreeable manners or remarks; an agreeable person; fruit agreeable to the taste.

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Kind 66% connected

Characteristic of the species; belonging to one's nature; natural; native.

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Kind 66% connected

Characteristic of the species; belonging to one's nature; natural; native.

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Pleasant 66% connected

Pleasing; grateful to the mind or to the senses; agreeable; as, a pleasant journey; pleasant weather.

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Pleasant 66% connected

Pleasing; grateful to the mind or to the senses; agreeable; as, a pleasant journey; pleasant weather.

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Nature 66% connected

The existing system of things; the world of matter, or of matter and mind; the creation; the universe.

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Nature 66% connected

The existing system of things; the world of matter, or of matter and mind; the creation; the universe.

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Ill-natured 94% connected

Of habitual bad temper; peevish; fractious; cross; crabbed; surly; as, an ill-natured person.

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Ill-natured 94% connected

Of habitual bad temper; peevish; fractious; cross; crabbed; surly; as, an ill-natured person.

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