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even-tempered

[ ee-vuh n-tem-perd ]

/ ˈi vənˈtɛm pərd /

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adjective

not easily ruffled, annoyed, or disturbed; calm.

Origin of even-tempered

First recorded in 1870–75

Words nearby even-tempered

even so, even up, even-handed, even-minded, even-steven, even-tempered, even-toed ungulate, evenfall, evenhanded, evening, evening bag

Example sentences from the Web for even-tempered

Those were the valuable aspects of womanhood at the time: being pretty and even-tempered and sweet.

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However, Tyrion is portrayed as even-tempered and intelligent, an underrated force of his own.

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Early arrivals to the Democratic Convention are already framing Obama as the unexcitable, even-tempered choice.

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He is even-tempered, generally upbeat, if prone to silence, and highly self-confident.

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Inwardly he cursed the evil ramph corridor but outwardly he was calm and even-tempered.

The Moon Colony |William Dixon Bell
Edward had always been even-tempered, but now his good-nature was quite angelic.

Mrs. Craddock |W. Somerset Maugham
Roland was usually so even-tempered, and the moment afterwards he was bitterly ashamed of himself.

The Lonely Unicorn |Alec Waugh
Captain Plumbton was an even-tempered man, who was satisfied with a good dinner.

The Pirate and The Three Cutters |Frederick Marryat
I have seen eight healthy, happy, even-tempered young men go into training together for three weeks.

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British Dictionary definitions for even-tempered

even-tempered

adjective

not easily angered or excited; calm