even-tempered
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of even-tempered
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Despite her occupation, Marge embodies the spirit of “Minnesota nice” — the phrase used to describe the overly polite, friendly and even-tempered manner of Minnesota residents.
From Salon ● Feb. 7, 2026
Initially seen as meek and even-tempered, the layers have been pulled back to show something different.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2025
Laura Rensselaer, the daughter of an oil tycoon, is beautiful and even-tempered, though reserved to a degree that Evelyn finds increasingly frustrating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2025
His appointment as foreign minister last December was seen by some as a sign that Beijing was dialling down its aggressive image by sending more even-tempered figures to the frontlines of its diplomatic corps.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2023
He doesn’t seem well suited to the life of a pastor, where you should be even-tempered and sociable.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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