Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

good nature

/ɡʊdˈneɪtʃə/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.95 in modern English

Syllables: good -na-ture
IPA: /ɡʊdˈneɪtʃə/

12

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Habitual kindness or mildness of temper or disposition; amiability.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"I am disposed to think that Mrs. Butler Cornbury did Mrs. Tappitt an injury when she with so much ready goodnature accepted the invitation for the party […]."
"the goodnature and generosity which belonged to his character"
"The young count's good nature and easy persuadability were among his best characteristics."

Etymology

From Middle English good nature, equivalent to good + nature, after Middle French bonne nature.

Origin

Source language: Middle English

Word Breakdown

Root: good nature

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ɡʊdˈneɪtʃə/

Usage

Inflected Forms

good natures (plural) goodnature (alternative)

Phrases

good-natured

Frequently Paired Words

good-natured

Questions

How do you pronounce good nature?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɡʊdˈneɪtʃə/.
What does good nature mean?: Habitual kindness or mildness of temper or disposition; amiability.
Where does good nature come from?: It is traced to Middle English.

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