sweet-tempered
Definition
Adjective: "sweet-tempered" describes a person who has a gentle, kind, and pleasant disposition; not easily angered or irritable.
Usage Examples
- (She is naturally calm and kind.)
- (The cat was gentle and patient.)
- (He stays pleasant and even-tempered.)
Advanced Usage
- "Sweet-tempered" is often used to describe a person's fundamental nature, implying a consistent and reliable gentleness.
- Her sweet-tempered nature made her an ideal nurse. (Her inherent kindness suited the job.)
- It can also be applied to animals, especially pets, to indicate they are docile and friendly.
- The sweet-tempered Labrador was a favorite at the dog park. (The dog was friendly and easygoing.)
Variants and Related Words
- Sweet-temperedly (adv): in a sweet-tempered manner.
- He sweet-temperedly agreed to help with the chores. (He agreed kindly and without complaint.)
- Sweet-temperedness (n): the quality of being sweet-tempered.
- Her sweet-temperedness made her popular among her peers. (Her gentle disposition was admired.)
Synonyms
- Good-natured: having a cheerful and friendly disposition.
- Gentle: mild and kind in character.
- Pleasant: agreeable and likable.
- Even-tempered: not easily upset or angered; calm.
Antonyms
- Ill-tempered: easily angered or irritable.
- Bad-tempered: having a disagreeable or irritable nature.
- Grumpy: inclined to be sulky or irritable.
Related Idioms
- As sweet as honey: extremely pleasant and gentle.
- Despite the chaos, she remained as sweet as honey. (She stayed very sweet-tempered.)
- A sweet disposition: a naturally kind and pleasant personality.
- His sweet disposition made him a joy to be around. (His sweet-tempered nature was delightful.)