mild-mannered
adjectiveUK /ˌmaɪld ˈmænəd/
US /ˌmaɪld ˈmænərd/
Gentle and calm in the way you act toward other people.
The mild-mannered librarian quietly helped every child find a book.
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2. Not showing anger or strong feelings when dealing with others.
Even when the meeting got tense, her mild-mannered boss stayed calm.
3. Quiet and polite rather than bold or forceful.
He was a mild-mannered neighbor who always waved but rarely chatted.
4. Having a soft, unassertive personality that avoids conflict.
The mild-mannered dog let the puppies take its toys.