wohlgesonnen
Translation
well-disposed, favourable, benevolent, friendly
Examples
Er ist mir wohlgesonnen.
He is well-disposed towards me.
Sie zeigte eine wohlgesonnene Haltung.
She showed a favourable attitude.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) to be well-disposed towards sb. The king was well-disposed towards the people.
Similar Words
Synonyms: freundlich (friendly), wohlwollend (benevolent); Antonyms: feindselig (hostile), übelgesinnt (malevolent).
Etymology
From `wohl` (well) + `gesonnen` (disposed, minded), from the verb `sinnen` (to think, ponder). Literally means "well-minded".
Memory Tips
Imagine someone who has a "well-sensed" or positive mindset (`gesonnen`) towards you. It requires a dative object (e.g., 'mir wohlgesonnen').