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good–tempered
adjective good–tem·pered \ˈgu̇d-ˈtem-pərd\
: usually calm and cheerful : not easily angered or upset
Full Definition of GOOD-TEMPERED
: not easily angered or upset
— good–tem·pered·ly adverb
— good–tem·pered·ness noun
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First Known Use of GOOD-TEMPERED
1768
Related to GOOD-TEMPERED
- Synonyms
- affable, agreeable, genial, good-natured, good-tempered, gracious, mellow, nice, pleasant, sweet, well-disposed
- Antonyms
- disagreeable, ill-natured, ill-tempered, unamiable, ungenial, ungracious, unpleasant
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good–tempered
adjective good–tem·pered \ˈgu̇d-ˈtem-pərd\
Definition of GOOD-TEMPERED for Kids
: not easily angered or upset
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