Even-tempered
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Even-tempered is an adjective meaning Remaining calm even in situations that would cause many others to become angry, frustrated, panicky, etc.
Meaning
Remaining calm even in situations that would cause many others to become angry, frustrated, panicky, etc.
Example Sentences
Who has not known some even-tempered old man or woman who seemed to have drunk of the fountain of youth?
If you just want to hear beautiful music, this album is delightful. It is in the same general style of the Paul Winter Consort and the albums from Windham Hill, being lovely, even-tempered but not dispassionate music which stimulates relaxation and thoughtfulness.
Synonyms for even-tempered
Depending on context, synonyms include even-keeled, cool-headed, unexcitable, calm, collected, composed.
Antonyms for even-tempered
Common opposites include hot-tempered, quick-tempered, short-tempered.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include equable, placid, good-tempered, good-natured, coolheaded, imperturbable.
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