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EVEN-TEMPERED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does even-tempered mean?
• EVEN-TEMPERED (adjective)
The adjective EVEN-TEMPERED has 1 sense:
1. not easily irritated
Familiarity information: EVEN-TEMPERED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not easily irritated
Synonyms:
equable; even-tempered; good-tempered; placid
Context example:
remained placid despite the repeated delays
Similar:
good-natured (having an easygoing and cheerful disposition)
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