equanimous

[ ih-kwan-uh-muhs ]

adjective

1. having or showing equanimity; even-tempered:

   It was difficult to remain equanimous in the face of such impertinence.

Other Words From

• e·quani·mous·ly adverb
• e·quani·mous·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of equanimous¹

1645–55; < Latin aequanim ( us ) ( equanimity ) + -ous

Example Sentences

Since I tend to do the traditional thing where I get depressed after a crappy race, I wondered how some people could be so equanimous after a bad day.

From Outside Online

Even the calmest, most equanimous people benefit from at least occasional periods of excitement.

From Time

Equanimity would be distinct from magnanimity; Sokrates and Lysander would not properly be magnanimous but equanimous.

From Project Gutenberg

Such a speech as this from her equanimous cousin was literally without precedent.

From Project Gutenberg

More About Equanimous

What does equanimous mean?

Equanimous means having emotional stability and composure, particularly in times of high stress.

Equanimous is the adjective form of the noun equanimity (calmness). The quality of being equanimous is often associated with spiritual and religious practices, especially the goals of Buddhism.

Example: It can be difficult for students to remain equanimous during final exams, so we encourage them to manage their stress in healthy ways.

Where does equanimous come from?

Equanimous comes from the Latin aequanim(us). It is a combination of aequus, meaning “equal,” and animus, meaning “mind.” Equanimous is first recorded in English in the mid-1600s.

The word equanimous has been used in religions and philosophical practices to describe a state of mind that people should strive for—essentially a state of calm and tranquility. In Buddhism and some other spiritual practices, one who is equanimous is said to have found a sense of peace (the noun form equanimity is often listed as one of Buddhism’s four “sublime states of mind”). Although equanimous is the adjective form of equanimity, it is typically used much more narrowly and much less commonly.

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What are some other forms of equanimous?

• equanimity

What are some synonyms for equanimous?

• composed
• stable
• steady
• even-tempered
• tranquil

What are some words that share a root or word element with equanimous?

• equal
• equate
• animate

What are some words that often get used in discussing equanimous?

 

• calm
• stress
• mind
• emotion
• composure
• Buddhism
• ataraxia

 

How is equanimous used in real life?

Followers of some religions and philosophies strive to achieve an equanimous state of mind.

forgiveness is rooted in empathy, understanding and perspective. that’s the hardest part to understand, but when you do everything within feels equanimous

— divine astro goddess 🍃 (@melanatedmomma) December 26, 2019

An open heart – kind, joyful, compassionate, equanimous. Receptive, radiating universal unconditional love..

If you do not want to do this for others, do it for yourself – because YOU do not want to suffer anymore
There's no other way

Open your heart. Experience it's truth

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— No Mud, No Lotus (@JoyfulAwareness) December 14, 2019

Yoga is not just about flexibility of the body. Real #yoga is about flexibility of the #mind.

Maintaining a peaceful, happy and equanimous state of mind, irrespective of situations or circumstances, is true yoga. pic.twitter.com/F034fR1BT7

— Swami Purnachaitanya (@purnachaitanya) February 3, 2019

 

 

Try using equanimous!

Which of the following is an antonym (opposite) of equanimous?

A. calm
B. placid
C. well-balanced
D. agitated