equanimous

English

Alternative forms

æquanimous (archaic)

Etymology

From Latin aequus (“equal”) with animus (“mind”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ɪˈkwæn.ɪ.məs/
Rhymes: -ænɪməs

Adjective

equanimous (comparative more equanimous, superlative most equanimous)

Calm and composed; of stable disposition.

Synonyms

composed
calm
See also Thesaurus:calm

Derived terms

equanimously

Related terms

equanimity

Translations

Calm and composed; of stable disposition

Esperanto: egalanima
French: équanime (fr)

German: gleichmütig (de)

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