good-tempered

adjective

ˈgu̇d-ˈtem-pərd How to pronounce good-tempered (audio)
Definition of good-temperednext
as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations her children were good-tempered and well-behaved in public

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for good-tempered
  1. gracious
  2. pleasant
  3. nice
  4. amiable
  5. sweet
Adjective
  • The outward-facing woman was self-effacing and gracious and vivacious, a compassionate listener.
    Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Your guests will likely be too gracious and too full of delicious things to even notice if a rogue dust bunny tried to crash the holiday.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of gracious
Adjective
  • Guides say the South Fork of the American River is a perfect introduction to river rafting, thanks to its evocative scenery, relatively mild Class III rapids and proximity to campgrounds and the pleasant town of Placerville.
    Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
  • If being packed into a crowd and not having a bathroom doesn't sound pleasant, it can be watched on the NBC New York app and the ABC app.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • The gold coloring on the leaves can be striking and offers a nice splash of color on the seemingly endless sea of green that comprises the rest of the low-maintenance houseplant category.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
  • What’s nice are the small, thoughtful touches—most rooms have big patios with hammocks.
    David Hochman, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of nice
Adjective
  • Well, not actually tussling in a War of the Roses way; more an amiable tug-of-war on the village green before bonding over a few local ales.
    Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2024
  • Federal prosecutors allege that Chinese spies have been operating in the San Gabriel Valley, seeking to influence local political leaders in hopes of cultivating allies amiable to China-friendly policies, including opposition to Taiwan‘s independence.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of amiable
Adjective
  • There, the Wicked costars embraced one another for a sweet photo.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The caption layered over the sweet footage explains that Megan shares the baby with her fiancé, but that doesn't stop her ex-husband from loving him too.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of sweet
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