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equanimity Definition

equa·nim·ity (ek′wə nimə tē, ē′kwə-)

noun

the quality of remaining calm and undisturbed; evenness of mind or temper; composure

Etymology: L aequanimitas < aequanimis < aequus, even, plain + animus, the mind: see animal

equanimity Synonyms

equanimity

n.

composure, serenity, poise, patience; see composure. See syn. study at composure.

equanimity Usage Examples

Possessives

SB: A short pause of story reading [ barefoot animal stories ] restored SB's equanimity.

Converse of object

  • have: The person who has reached the state of perfection has equanimity toward the vicissitudes of life.
  • develop: If we do not develop equanimity there is likely to be aversion because of unpleasant sights and smells or difficult situations.
  • disturb: In which a most Horrid Specter disturbs the Equanimity of Mr. Vanslyperken.
  • maintain: We were encouraged to remain physically still, with the mind maintaining equanimity.
  • achieve: At first he stages a recovery and achieves some equanimity but fate is not finished toying with him.

Adjective modifier

  • perfect: M: Every sensation is contemplated in perfect equanimity.
  • great: He was also a man of great equanimity, even when talking about his own death.
  • more: Thus, there can be more equanimity toward conditioned dhammas.
  • cognitive: The purpose of meditation is to clear one's mind and to develop cognitive equanimity.
  • complete: The soul is usually in a state of complete equanimity.
  • surprising: I answered ridiculous questions about how I thought the press would cover the event with surprising equanimity.

Modifies a noun

anything: We cannot contemplate with equanimity anything less than a truly auspicious beginning having the good wishes of everyone concerned.

Preposition: in

face: Fenton's choreography suggested a joyous equanimity in the face of the passing of time, love and life.