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

Initially seen as meek and even-tempered, the layers have been pulled back to show something different.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

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

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

“Well, there you have it! Now we know Anya gets her attitude from your side of the family! Miro was as even-tempered as they come. Not an ounce of strife in the boy, not ever.”

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack