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 Synonyms for good-tempered
  1. gracious
  2. pleasant
  3. nice
  4. amiable
  5. sweet
Adjective
  • Jonathan and his team were all very, very, very gracious.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Even with this common sense stowed away somewhere in our brains, gracious hosts can't help but want everything to be as close to perfect as possible for their guests (yes, even in the rooms no one will enter).
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of gracious
Adjective
  • Both the characters and the audience quickly understand that this is not going to be a simple task nor a pleasant journey.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The stepmom shared her story of pursuing a peaceful, pleasant holiday on Reddit Comments A stepmom is caught in the middle of an awkward holiday dynamic.
    Angela Andaloro, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • Build your authority on LinkedIn: strategies from leading coaches Share client transformations with meaning Stories are nice, but including client wins inspires action.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The Panthers defense should provide a nice opportunity for a big game.
    Andy Scholes, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of nice
Adjective
  • Medium height and fit, with a brisk, amiable manner, Justin regales and horrifies us in equal measure.
    Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
  • There’s a nice thread of That Christmas that eventually focuses on a budding friendship between Danny and his neighbor and teacher Ms. Trapper (Fiona Shaw), a cantankerous woman who makes the Grinch seem amiable.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of amiable
Adjective
  • This sweet treat we Southerners call a salad makes an appearance at nearly every celebration and a church potluck is no exception.
    Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Grande, 32, recently shared a sweet moment with her boyfriend and grandmother.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of sweet
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