good-tempered

adjective

ˈgu̇d-ˈtem-pərd How to pronounce good-tempered (audio)
Definition of good-temperednext
as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations her children were good-tempered and well-behaved in public

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Recent Examples of good-tempered Its demonstrations are orderly, peaceful, good-tempered, and irreverent, featuring countless American flags. — George Packer, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026 Dachshunds are known for being loyal and good-tempered, as well as independent. — Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for good-tempered
  1. gracious
  2. pleasant
  3. nice
  4. amiable
  5. sweet
Adjective
  • If this doesn’t seem like a gracious revelation, there’s a point to the deep horror that Manchevski draws out here.
    — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • When the two first meet in a dressing room during the pilot, Jaymes is gracious while Barnes is condescending.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of gracious
Adjective
  • With time for a quick lunch, Zouaghi enjoyed a pleasant farm-to-table meal at Five March before continuing to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, one of Glasgow’s premier cultural institutions.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Join Swamp Fox Tours for a pleasant hour-long history and architecture lesson aboard the blue-and-white tram.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • New York has a nice blend of skill and compete in a system that should produce reliable NHL talent but still has a lot of work ahead in this next rebuild.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • As for the rest of the space, the open-concept kitchen’s peninsula and granite countertops are a nice touch, as is the fact that the bedroom is big enough for a king-size mattress and a home office.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of nice
Adjective
  • Ruiz was also amiable and generous-hearted in these moments, less severe than usual, and accepted their help.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Stewart and Shawkat have a fun and amiable vibe together, even if their characters aren’t immediately in focus.
    — Katie Walsh, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of amiable
Adjective
  • And while the museum is sweet, with tours in English several times a day, people also love coming here for entry to the cove itself.
    — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Summer is a great time to revisit juicy, fresh, or sweet gourmands, but as the weather cools down, we’re reminded of more nuanced indulgences.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweet

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