good-tempered

Example Sentences

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She had no doubt of Harriet’s happiness with any good-tempered man; but with him, and in the home he offered, there would be the hope of more, of security, stability, and improvement.

From Literature

As she grew up, a sound English education corrected in a great measure her French defects; and when she left school, I found in her a pleasing and obliging companion: docile, good-tempered, and well-principled.

From Literature

With the snake weighing more than 80kg, Harrison said it was lucky for him the reptile was good-tempered.

From The Guardian

He was a good-tempered man and treated us all kindly.

From Literature

Asked whether he regarded the death of the dog, even though he may have been "good-tempered", as just "collateral damage", the minister replied yes.

From BBC