even-tempered

Example Sentences

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Despite her occupation, Marge embodies the spirit of “Minnesota nice” — the phrase used to describe the overly polite, friendly and even-tempered manner of Minnesota residents.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

Laura Rensselaer, the daughter of an oil tycoon, is beautiful and even-tempered, though reserved to a degree that Evelyn finds increasingly frustrating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

But zookeepers would then find the rugged exterior hid a “sweet disposition” in the even-tempered giant.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2024

Long gone are the extravagancies of Granit Xhaka, in exchange for a far more acceptable and even-tempered Rice, who is a far better footballer anyway.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2024

Although dangerous, they were even-tempered and slow to anger, faithful to their chosen homes, and bringers of good harvests.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer