gutmütig
Translation
good-natured, kind-hearted, good-tempered
Examples
Er ist ein sehr gutmütiger Mensch.
He is a very good-natured person.
Sein gutmütiges Lächeln beruhigte mich.
His good-natured smile calmed me down.
Grammar Patterns
to be good-natured He is a very good-natured person.
Similar Words
Synonyms: freundlich, herzensgut, sanft; Antonyms: bösartig, gemein, jähzornig
Etymology
From 'gut' (good) + 'Mut' (courage, spirit, mood) + '-ig' (adjective suffix). Literally 'good-spirited'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone with a 'good mood' or 'good spirit' ('guter Mut'). They are easygoing and kind.