well-disposed

adjective

well-dis·​posed ˌwel-di-ˈspōzd 

: having a good disposition

especially : disposed to be friendly, favorable, or sympathetic

Synonyms

• affable
• agreeable
• amiable
• genial
• good-natured
• good-tempered
• gracious
• mellow
• nice
• pleasant
• sweet

Examples of well-disposed in a Sentence

a bachelor who has a reputation for being well-disposed, especially towards the ladies

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

well-disposed

adjective

well-dis·​posed

-dis-ˈpōzd

: having a good disposition