sweet-tempered
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of sweet-tempered
First recorded in 1625–35
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Baker, detectives learned, had been a sweet-tempered practitioner of Wicca, a form of nature worship that shunned violence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2025
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
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
It’s a startlingly sweet-tempered image, coming from a big bruiser like Reacher — and a reminder that Child is one writer who should never be taken for granted.
From New York Times ● Nov. 2, 2018
Nan was beautiful and affectionate: Sandy, sweet-tempered, old, and wise.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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