good-naturedly

Example Sentences

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For this is the very first full-length photo of the politician already renowned for his towering height—and for good-naturedly boasting about it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

It does not feel like that level of claustrophobia will be part of this week, but the fans on the practice days have been good-naturedly engaging in the 'phoney war'.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

Not only did the actors bring their Redford-Newman chemistry to a tale of bickering, competitive cleanup men, they also good-naturedly poked fun at the fact that both are now in their 60s.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2025

The Louisiana native took Thomas’ gleeful shaming good-naturedly on social media this week and again after his landmark round.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2024

“Of course it wasn’t bad for you, Miss Straight As,” Teresa said good-naturedly, as she put her hand on top of the younger girl’s head.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly