good-tempered
Rarely gets angry
Good-tempered describes someone who remains cheerful and even-keeled, not easily irritated or angered.
A good-tempered person handles frustrations with patience rather than snapping at others.
She's remarkably good-tempered, even when the kids are being difficult.
The term applies to animals as well—a good-tempered dog tolerates rough play without biting.
It's the opposite of bad-tempered or ill-tempered.
Warm and approachable
- genialPleasantly warm-mannered
- cordialWarmly friendly manner
- amiableGood-natured and likable
- friendlyShowing kindness, warmth
congenial · sociable · warmhearted · gracious · approachable · kindly · likable · personable
Showing restraint under provocation
- tolerantAccepting of differences
- long-sufferingPatiently enduring hardship
- uncomplainingNot expressing dissatisfaction
- understandingMental comprehension of something
lenient · indulgent · accepting · forgiving · enduring · stoic · resigned · persevering
Impossible to disturb
- placidCalm, undisturbed
- sereneUntroubled and composed
- equableCalm and unvarying
- composedCalm and self-possessed
tranquil · unruffled · imperturbable · steady · levelheaded · collected · mellow · phlegmatic
Free of stress
- laid-backCalm and unhurried
- carefreeFree from anxiety
- nonchalantCalmly unconcerned
- casualRelaxed and informal
flexible · adaptable · unbothered · unfussy · low-maintenance · amenable · complaisant · docile
affable
Warm and approachable
friendly · congenial · sociable · warmhearted · gracious · approachable · kindly · likable · personable · pleasant
forbearing
Showing restraint under provocation
- tolerantAccepting of differences
- long-sufferingPatiently enduring hardship
- uncomplainingNot expressing dissatisfaction
understanding · lenient · indulgent · accepting · forgiving · enduring · stoic · resigned · persevering · accommodating
unflappable
Impossible to disturb
composed · tranquil · unruffled · imperturbable · steady · levelheaded · collected · mellow · phlegmatic · cool-headed
relaxed
Free of stress
- laid-backCalm and unhurried
- carefreeFree from anxiety
- nonchalantCalmly unconcerned
casual · flexible · adaptable · unbothered · unfussy · low-maintenance · amenable · complaisant · docile · mild
sunny
Bright with daylight
- jovialCheerful and friendly
- buoyantAble to float
- lightheartedCheerful and without worry
upbeat · blithe · merry · convivial · bright · optimistic · sanguine · spirited · vivacious · jaunty
good-temperedbad-tempered
Habitually irritable or cross
ill-tempered · ill-natured · cantankerous · irritable · cranky
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