sweet-tempered
Example Sentences
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Baker, detectives learned, had been a sweet-tempered practitioner of Wicca, a form of nature worship that shunned violence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2025
Tour de France organizers confirmed the death Thursday in a tribute to the sweet-tempered rider known as much for his close finishes as his victories.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 25, 2022
The first, Feels Good Man, tracks Pepe’s journey to notoriety from the point of view of its creator, Matt Furie, a sweet-tempered, somewhat credulous California-based illustrator.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 25, 2020
A character actor who eventually played leading roles, Mr. Holm had a kind of magical malleability, with a range that went from the sweet-tempered to the psychotic.
From New York Times ● Jun. 19, 2020
Tall and black, sweet-tempered with a laughing eye.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
