good-tempered
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- good-temperedly adverb
- good-temperedness noun
Etymology
Origin of good-tempered
First recorded in 1760–70
Example Sentences
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“I am looking forward to being part of what sounds like a very good-tempered, positive experience, not marching against something, but marching for something.”
From Science Magazine • Apr. 20, 2017
It is Maddon’s job to tutor and temper this bunch like a good-tempered Dr. Freud.
From New York Times • Oct. 12, 2016
“In person, he’s very charming, teasing and joking, though sometimes he’s less good-tempered in print.”
From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2013
But so deft and good-tempered are their extravagances that no injury is done.
From Time Magazine Archive
She had no doubt of Harriet’s happiness with any good-tempered man; but with him, and in the home he offered, there would be the hope of more, of security, stability, and improvement.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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