sweet-tempered
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of sweet-tempered
First recorded in 1625–35
Example Sentences
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Tour de France organizers confirmed the death Thursday in a tribute to the sweet-tempered rider known as much for his close finishes as his victories.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 25, 2022
Elizabeth, though, lives with her sweet-tempered husband Stephen, who suffers from mild but increasing dementia.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 5, 2021
The first, Feels Good Man, tracks Pepe’s journey to notoriety from the point of view of its creator, Matt Furie, a sweet-tempered, somewhat credulous California-based illustrator.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 25, 2020
Based on three linked stories by John Green, Maureen Johnson and Lauren Myracle, this winningly sweet-tempered movie is about what happens when teenagers trying to play it cool finally let down their guard.
From New York Times ● Nov. 27, 2019
Nan was beautiful and affectionate: Sandy, sweet-tempered, old, and wise.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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