good-humoured

cheerful

ˈtʃɪəfʊl
ˈtʃɪəf(ə)l

adjective

noticeably happy and optimistic.

how can she be so cheerful at six o’clock in the morning?

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benignant

/bəˈnɪɡnənt/

adjective

Kindly and benevolent.

an old man, with a face noble and benignant

kindly,kind,warm-hearted,good-natured,friendly,warm,affectionate,agreeable,amiable,good-humoured,genial,congenial,cordial,approachable,tender,tender-hearted,soft-hearted,gentle,sympathetic,compassionate,caring,considerate,thoughtful,helpful,well disposed,obliging,accommodating,generous,big-hearted,unselfish,benevolent,gracious,liberal,indulgent

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benign

/bəˈnaɪn/

adjective

Gentle and kindly.

his benign but firm manner

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backslapping

/ˈbækˌslæpɪŋ/

noun

The action of effusively congratulating or encouraging someone, typically by slapping a person’s back.

effusive displays of backslapping and arm-punching

adjective

Vigorously hearty.

those cheerful, backslapping journalists

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affable

/ˈæfəb(ə)l/

adjective

Friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.

an affable and agreeable companion

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