well-disposed

adjective

ˌwel-di-ˈspōzd How to pronounce well-disposed (audio)
Definition of well-disposednext
as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations a bachelor who has a reputation for being well-disposed, especially towards the ladies

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-disposed
  1. gracious
  2. pleasant
  3. nice
  4. amiable
Adjective
  • His acceptance speech was just like him: gracious and humble.
    AllBusiness, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • When it was announced that the Last Splash classic lineup of the Breeders (Kim Deal on rhythm guitar and vocals, twin sister Kelley on lead guitar, Josephine Wiggs on bass, and Jim Macpherson on drums) would be opening select dates in 2024 for Olivia Rodrigo, Deal was both shocked and gracious.
    Drew Fortune, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of gracious
Adjective
  • Our tasters agreed that there was a pleasant, verdant, peppery aroma.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Anyone looking for a pleasant way to take daily vitamins: Gummy vitamins taste good and may feel like a small treat.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • Two hundred of her closest family and friends made it on the nice list and were invited to her winter celebration.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Scharffen Berger 70% Cacao Bittersweet Dark Chocolate: A nice snap and melt here, but tasters said there was an acrid quality that gave it an unpleasant finish.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of nice
Adjective
  • Federal prosecutors allege that Chinese spies have been operating in the San Gabriel Valley, seeking to influence local political leaders in hopes of cultivating allies amiable to China-friendly policies, including opposition to Taiwan‘s independence.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The Spa is Worth the Whole Trip To begin, step into a world like no other at the Chuan Spa, where you’ll be greeted by amiable and accommodating staff who will assist in creating a soothing experience for you during your time here.
    Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of amiable
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