Good-tempered
adj.calm, kindwarm
What it means
Usually pleasant and slow to become angry or irritated.
Reach for it when praising a steady, agreeable disposition in everyday interaction
The good-tempered guide answered the same question with fresh patience.
Choose between these
7- everyday
flexibility and lack of fuss are the defining traits
not when Easygoing may imply low standards or passivity.
- warm
cheerful sociability deserves emphasis
not when Geniality is more outwardly engaging than a merely stable temper.
- warm
kindly humor and willingness are more important than calm
not when Good-natured people may still react strongly to frustration.
- professional
emotional steadiness under pressure is central
not when Even-tempered can sound clinical and says less about friendliness.
- professional
mild-mannered
quiet, nonaggressive behavior matters most
not when Mild-mannered may hide strong irritation or conviction.
- formal
a consistently pleasant manner deserves polished praise
not when Amiable can be socially pleasant without showing restraint under stress.
- literary
deep outward calm is what observers notice
not when Placid can suggest little energy and does not promise warmth.
Said against
3- irritable
- bad-tempered
- cantankerous
It naturally appears in
3- good-tempered person
A good-tempered person can still set a firm boundary.
- good-tempered reply
Her good-tempered reply kept the correction from becoming a quarrel.
- remain good-tempered
He remained good-tempered through three hours of delays.