Sweet-natured
What it means
Naturally kind, gentle, and pleasant.
Reach for it when praising a consistently kind, gentle, and pleasant disposition
The sweet-natured dog welcomed every visitor.
Words to choose between 6
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everyday
Fits when calm softness in behavior is the clearest quality
Careful A gentle person may be reserved rather than warmly pleasant.
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everyday
Fits when tolerance and easy humor remain consistent
Careful Good-natured allows more boisterous energy than sweet-natured.
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warm
Fits when fondness is openly expressed through words or touch
Careful Someone can be sweet-natured while showing affection quietly.
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warm
Fits when generous concern for others defines the person
Careful Kindhearted emphasizes moral care more than an easygoing temperament.
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formal
Fits when an agreeable manner makes social company easy
Careful Amiable can be polished courtesy without deep kindness.
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formal
Fits when the absence of aggression or harshness is important
Careful Mild can imply passivity and is weaker praise than sweet-natured.
Opposites 3
- ill-natured
- cruel
- irritable
Common phrases 3
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sweet-natured child
The sweet-natured child invited the newcomer into the game.
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sweet-natured dog
A sweet-natured dog waited patiently beside the clinic door.
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sweet-natured manner
Her sweet-natured manner put anxious callers at ease.
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