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good–tempered
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good–tempered
(adjective)
good–tempered
/
ˈ
gʊd
ˈ
tɛmpɚd/
adjective
good–tempered
/
ˈ
gʊd
ˈ
tɛmpɚd/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of GOOD–TEMPERED
[
more good–tempered; most good–tempered
]
:
usually calm and cheerful
:
not easily angered or upset
a
good-tempered
dog
The baby is very
good-tempered
. [=the baby has a very good temper]
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