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单词 equanimous
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Definition of equanimous in English:

equanimous

adjective ɪˈkwanɪməsiːˈkwanɪməsəˈkwɑnəməs
  • Calm and composed.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Experience tends to be more vivid at medium levels and more equanimous at deep levels, whether it is hypnosis or meditation.
    • I'm not saying they were always equanimous but they had more equanimity than I had, less anxiety than I had.
    • The Cardinal is anything but equanimous when it comes to contraception.
    Synonyms
    calm, equable, serene, composed, cool, calm, and collected, placid, untroubled, peaceful, peaceable, tranquil, gentle, mild, phlegmatic, imperturbable, unexcitable

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Latin aequanimus, from aequus 'equal' + animus mind.

Rhymes

animus, magnanimous, pusillanimous, unanimous
 
 

Definition of equanimous in US English:

equanimous

adjectiveəˈkwɑnəməsəˈkwänəməs
  • Calm and composed.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The Cardinal is anything but equanimous when it comes to contraception.
    • Experience tends to be more vivid at medium levels and more equanimous at deep levels, whether it is hypnosis or meditation.
    • I'm not saying they were always equanimous but they had more equanimity than I had, less anxiety than I had.
    Synonyms
    calm, equable, serene, composed, cool, calm, and collected, placid, untroubled, peaceful, peaceable, tranquil, gentle, mild, phlegmatic, imperturbable, unexcitable

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Latin aequanimus, from aequus ‘equal’ + animus mind.

 
 
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