good temper
Definition
Noun: A state of mind characterized by cheerfulness, agreeableness, and a pleasant disposition; a calm and positive mood.
Usage
"Good temper" is a noun phrase used to describe a person's pleasant and cheerful mood or their general tendency to be agreeable and not easily angered. It often refers to a stable, positive emotional state.
Examples
- She is known for her good temper and patience with the children.
- Despite the long delay, he managed to keep his good temper.
- A sunny morning often puts me in a good temper.
Advanced Usage
- "To be in good temper": To be currently in a cheerful and agreeable mood.
- The manager is in a remarkably good temper today, so it's a perfect time to ask for a favor.
- "To keep/lose one's good temper": To maintain or to fail to maintain a pleasant mood, especially under provocation.
- He listened to the criticism and managed to keep his good temper.
Variants and Related Words
- Good-tempered (adjective): Having or showing a consistently pleasant and cheerful disposition.
- He is a good-tempered man who rarely complains.
- Good-humored (adjective): Very similar in meaning to good-tempered, emphasizing cheerfulness and pleasantness.
- The meeting was good-humored and productive.
Synonyms
- Good humor
- Cheerfulness
- Agreeableness
- Amiability
- Pleasantness
Antonyms
- Bad temper
- Ill humor
- Irritability
- Grumpiness
- Sullenness
Noun
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a cheerful and agreeable mood
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