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even-tempered

American  
[ee-vuhn-tem-perd] / ˈi vənˈtɛm pərd /

adjective

  1. not easily ruffled, annoyed, or disturbed; calm.

even-tempered British  

adjective

  1. not easily angered or excited; calm

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Etymology

Origin of even-tempered

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

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Initially seen as meek and even-tempered, the layers have been pulled back to show something different.

From Los Angeles Times

Our naturally big-smiling and even-tempered son came home and looked like he was going to scream.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ashe was already in his 30s, tall, serene and with a quiet and even-tempered demeanour.

From BBC

Willie is normally coolness personified, the even-tempered master of jump racing.

From BBC

But for the most part, the exchanges on stage were even-tempered.

From BBC

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