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
Dachshunds are known for being loyal and good-tempered, as well as independent.
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for good-tempered
Adjective
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The flagship offers an expansive collection of wallcoverings, rugs, furniture, and more, and aims to capture the welcoming, gracious environment the brand is known for while signaling its evolution.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
29 Sep. 2025
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But these aren’t gods in oh-so-gracious robes or with armor or holding lightning bolts in their hands.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Customer service was easy and pleasant.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
5 Oct. 2025
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Stierli is particularly concerned with the situation at Great Falls, where trails and picturesque cliffsides along the Potomac River attract many visitors, especially with this weekend’s pleasant weather.—
Brian Todd,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Located in historic downtown Gainesville, the Victorian complex is a nice breather before and after the intensity of game day in Gainesville, and the drive to the stadium is less than 10 minutes.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Napheesa will probably sit this one out, but Bryce still has time to send his commish a nice greeting card.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Coyle, an amiable sort, has fit right in with the Blue Jackets.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Conway, an amiable Australian, ushered me into a reception area and asked me to sign a form agreeing not to take pictures.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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His legs folded beneath him, and his sweet head fell into my open hand.—
Ann Patchett,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Mommy and Daddy love you sweet girl.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Good-tempered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good-tempered. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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