Antonyms for equanimous
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : ih-kwan-uh-muh s |
| Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈkwæn ə məs |
Definition of equanimous
Origin :- 1650s, from Latin aequanimis (see equanimity) + -ous.
- As in even : adj calm, undisturbed
- As in imperturbable : adj calm, collected
- Such a speech as this from her equanimous cousin was literally without precedent.
- Extract from : « The Adventures of a Widow » by Edgar Fawcett
- Equanimity would be distinct from magnanimity; Sokrates and Lysander would not properly be magnanimous but equanimous.
- Extract from : « Aristotle » by George Grote
Synonyms for equanimous
- assured
- complacent
- composed
- cool
- cool as cucumber
- disimpassioned
- equable
- equanimous
- even-tempered
- hard as nails
- immovable
- imperturbable
- nerveless
- nonchalant
- peaceful
- placid
- roll with punches
- sedate
- self-possessed
- self-satisfied
- serene
- smug
- stable
- steady
- stiff upper lip
- stoical
- thick-skinned
- tranquil
- unaffected
- undisturbed
- unexcitable
- unflappable
- unmoved
- unruffled
- untouched
- well-balanced
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