even-tempered — not easily upset or made angry; calm and controlled in temperament
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not easily upset or made angry; calm and controlled in temperament
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈiːvən ˈtempərd/
Korean meaning: 쉽게 화내지 않는, 성격이 온화한, 침착한
Korean pronunciation: **이**븐 **템**퍼드
Example Sentences
- My even-tempered grandmother never raised her voice, even when we accidentally broke her favorite vase.
- The even-tempered yoga instructor smiled serenely while her students fell over like dominoes during the balance pose.
- His even-tempered nature made him the perfect mediator for office disputes.
even-tempered
ADJECTIVE//ˈiːvən ˈtempərd//
not easily upset or made angry; calm and controlled in temperament
a head chef calmly directs the kitchen staff while multiple pots boil and orders come in rapidly. The chef maintains a gentle expression and steady hand movements despite the chaos around them. A young cook accidentally drops a plate, causing it to shatter loudly on the floor. Instead of getting angry, the head chef simply nods reassuringly and helps clean up the mess. Other kitchen staff look relieved as they continue working in the now-peaceful environment. someone who is not easily upset or made angry, remaining calm and controlled in temperament
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Origin
From Middle English 'even' meaning balanced or uniform, combined with 'tempered' from Latin 'temperare' meaning to moderate or restrain. The compound suggests a personality that maintains steady emotional balance, like metal that has been properly tempered to avoid extremes.
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📝Examples
“My even-tempered grandmother never raised her voice, even when we accidentally broke her favorite vase.”
“The even-tempered yoga instructor smiled serenely while her students fell over like dominoes during the balance pose.”
“His even-tempered nature made him the perfect mediator for office disputes.”
“The even-tempered librarian calmly shushed the rowdy teenagers without losing her composure.”
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