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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 irritatedplay

  Familiarity information: EVEN-TEMPERED used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


EVEN-TEMPERED (adjective)


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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