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
Eames, a low-key, even-tempered fellow, almost shrugged off the eye-popping numbers.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2023
He was a calm, even-tempered man with a kind of dreamy nature; a man given to staring out the window of his office, thinking about one thing or another.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
