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Definition of natured

natured

/ˈneɪ.tʃɚd/
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• adjective

1

Having a specified innate disposition, temperament, or character (almost always used in combination).

Example

"The golden retriever is a gentle, sweet-natured dog that gets along well with young children."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

"Natured" is almost exclusively used in hyphenated compound adjectives (such as "good-natured", "ill-natured", or "sweet-natured") rather than as a standalone modifier.

• Rhymes for natured

• Nearby Words

naturally
naturalness
nature
natured
naturism
naturist
naturopath

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the noun "nature" (from Old French and Latin "natura", meaning birth or innate character) combined with the adjectival suffix "-ed".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Natured. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/natured
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