good+temper

  • 31Good-humor — Good Good, a. [Compar. {Better}; superl. {Best}. These words, though used as the comparative and superlative of good, are from a different root.] [AS. G[=o]d, akin to D. goed, OS. g[=o]d, OHG. guot, G. gut, Icel. g[=o][eth]r, Sw. & Dan. god, Goth …

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  • 32Good-nature — Good Good, a. [Compar. {Better}; superl. {Best}. These words, though used as the comparative and superlative of good, are from a different root.] [AS. G[=o]d, akin to D. goed, OS. g[=o]d, OHG. guot, G. gut, Icel. g[=o][eth]r, Sw. & Dan. god, Goth …

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  • 33temper — [n1] state of mind atmosphere, attitude, attribute, aura, character, climate, complexion, condition, constitution, disposition, drift, frame of mind, humor, individualism, individuality, leaning, makeup, mind, mood, nature, orientation, outlook,… …

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  • 34Good-natured — Good na tured, a. Naturally mild in temper; not easily provoked; amiable; cheerful; not taking offense easily; as, too good natured to resent a little criticism; the good natured policeman on our block; the sounds of good natured play. Opposite… …

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  • 35Good-naturedly — Good na tured*ly, adv. With mildness of temper. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 36temper — tem|per1 [ˈtempə US ər] n 1.) [U and C] a tendency to become angry suddenly or easily ▪ That temper of hers will get her into trouble one of these days. ▪ According to Nathan, Robin has quite a temper . ▪ Theo needs to learn to control his temper …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 37temper — 1 noun 1 TENDENCY TO BE ANGRY (C, U) a tendency to become angry suddenly: That temper of hers will get her into trouble one of these days. | If he can t control his temper, he should give up teaching. | quick/fiery/violent temper: Be careful, he… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 38temper — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 tendency to become angry easily ADJECTIVE ▪ bad, explosive, fierce, fiery, hot, nasty, terrible, violent, volatile …

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  • 39temper — 1. noun 1) he walked out in a temper Syn: fit of rage, rage, fury, fit of pique, tantrum, bad mood, mood, sulk, huff; informal grump, snit, hissy fit 2) a display of temper Syn …

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  • 40temper — 1. noun 1) he walked out in a temper Syn: rage, fury, fit of pique, tantrum, bad mood, pet, sulk, huff; Brit.; informal strop, paddy; N.Amer.; informal hissy fit 2) a display of temp …

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