good-tempered

adjective

good-tem·​pered ˈgu̇d-ˈtem-pərd 

: not easily angered or upset

good-temperedly adverb

good-temperedness noun

Synonyms

• affable
• agreeable
• amiable
• genial
• good-natured
• gracious
• mellow
• nice
• pleasant
• sweet
• well-disposed

Examples of good-tempered in a Sentence

her children were good-tempered and well-behaved in public

Word History

First Known Use

1685, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

good-tempered

adjective

good-tem·​pered

-ˈtem-pərd

: not easily angered or upset

good-temperedly adverb