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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

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  • everyday

    easygoing

    flexibility and lack of fuss are the defining traits

    not when Easygoing may imply low standards or passivity.

  • warm

    genial

    cheerful sociability deserves emphasis

    not when Geniality is more outwardly engaging than a merely stable temper.

  • warm

    good-natured

    kindly humor and willingness are more important than calm

    not when Good-natured people may still react strongly to frustration.

  • professional

    even-tempered

    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

    amiable

    a consistently pleasant manner deserves polished praise

    not when Amiable can be socially pleasant without showing restraint under stress.

  • literary

    placid

    deep outward calm is what observers notice

    not when Placid can suggest little energy and does not promise warmth.

Said against

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  • irritable
  • bad-tempered
  • cantankerous

It naturally appears in

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  • 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.

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