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

Our naturally big-smiling and even-tempered son came home and looked like he was going to scream.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 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

He doesn’t seem well suited to the life of a pastor, where you should be even-tempered and sociable.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman