Word of the Day 08/17/21 Equanimity
Equanimity (noun)
equanimity [ ee-kwuh-nim-i-tee, ek-wuh- ]
noun
1. mental or emotional stability or composure, especially under tension or strain; calmness; equilibrium.
WORDS RELATED TO EQUANIMITY
composure, coolness, aplomb, calmness, serenity, tranquillity, confidence, self-possession, peace, poise, steadiness, patience, detachment, calm, imperturbability, phlegm, placidity, assurance, cool, ataraxia
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OTHER WORDS FOR EQUANIMITY
serenity, self-possession, aplomb.
OPPOSITES FOR EQUANIMITY
panic, disquiet, discomposure, agitation.
Origin: 1600–10; < Latin aequanimitās, equivalent to aequ(us) even, plain, equal + anim(us) mind, spirit, feelings + -itās-ity
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equanimity [ ee-kwuh-nim-i-tee, ek-wuh- ]
noun
1. mental or emotional stability or composure, especially under tension or strain; calmness; equilibrium.
WORDS RELATED TO EQUANIMITY
composure, coolness, aplomb, calmness, serenity, tranquillity, confidence, self-possession, peace, poise, steadiness, patience, detachment, calm, imperturbability, phlegm, placidity, assurance, cool, ataraxia
See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com
OTHER WORDS FOR EQUANIMITY
serenity, self-possession, aplomb.
OPPOSITES FOR EQUANIMITY
panic, disquiet, discomposure, agitation.
Origin: 1600–10; < Latin aequanimitās, equivalent to aequ(us) even, plain, equal + anim(us) mind, spirit, feelings + -itās-ity
Now YOU come up with a sentence (or fic? or graphic?) that best illustrates the word.