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equanimity — equanimity, composure, sangfroid, phlegm mean the mental temper of one who is self possessed or not easily disturbed or perturbed. Equanimity suggests either a proper mental balance or a constitutionally equable temper; it therefore may imply… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Equanimity — (Тира,Греция) Категория отеля: Адрес: Fira, Тира, 84700, Греция Описан … Каталог отелей
Equanimity — E qua*nim i*ty, n. [L. aequanimitas, fr. aequanimus: cf. F. [ e]quanimit[ e]. See {Equanimous}.] Evenness of mind; that calm temper or firmness of mind which is not easily elated or depressed; patience; calmness; composure; as, to bear… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
equanimity — [ek΄wə nim′ə tē, ē΄kwənim′ə tē] n. [L aequanimitas < aequanimis < aequus, even, plain + animus, the mind: see ANIMAL] the quality of remaining calm and undisturbed; evenness of mind or temper; composure SYN. EQUANIMITY implies an inherent… … English World dictionary
equanimity — c.1600, fairness, impartiality, from Fr. équanimité, from L. aequanimitatem (nom. aequanimitas) evenness of mind, calmness, from aequus even, level (see EQUAL (Cf. equal)) + animus mind, spirit (see ANIMUS (Cf. animus)). Meaning … Etymology dictionary
equanimity — [n] levelheadedness aplomb, assurance, ataraxia, ataraxy, calm, calmness, composure, confidence, cool, coolness, detachment, equability, imperturbability, patience, peace, phlegm, placidity, poise, presence of mind*, sangfroid, self possession,… … New thesaurus
equanimity — ► NOUN ▪ calmness; composure. DERIVATIVES equanimous adjective. ORIGIN Latin aequanimitas, from aequus equal + animus mind … English terms dictionary
equanimity — noun (plural ties) Etymology: Latin aequanimitas, from aequo animo with even mind Date: circa 1616 1. evenness of mind especially under stress < nothing could disturb his equanimity > 2. right disposition ; balance < physical equanimity > … New Collegiate Dictionary
equanimity — [[t]e̱kwənɪ̱mɪti, i͟ːk [/t]] N UNCOUNT: oft with N Equanimity is a calm state of mind and attitude to life, so that you never lose your temper or become upset. [FORMAL] His sense of humour allowed him to face adversaries with equanimity... The… … English dictionary
equanimity — n. to upset smb. s equanimity * * * to upset smb. s equanimity … Combinatory dictionary
