equanimity Definition
equa·nim·ity (ek′wə nim′ə 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
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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.
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