equanimity (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *equanimity*:
NOUN	attribute	equanimity, composure, calm, calmness	steadiness of mind under stress

equanimity > pronunciation
Sounds	iy.kwahnih'mihtiy
Rhymes	ability ... zloty: 638 rhymes with tiy...

English > *equanimity*: 1 sense > noun 1, attribute
Meaning	steadiness of mind under stress.
Example	"he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity"
Synonyms	composure, calm, calmness
Narrower	aplomb, assuredness, cool, poise, sang-froid	Great coolness and composure under strain / strain
Narrower	repose, quiet, placidity, serenity, tranquillity, tranquility	A disposition free from stress or emotion
Broader	disposition, temperament	Your usual / usual mood
Opposite	discomposure	A temperament that is perturbed and lacking in composure
Spanish	autodominio, calma, calmosidad, compostura, ecuanimidad, serenidad, tranquilidad
Catalan	asserenament, assossec, calma, equanimitat, serenitat, tranquil·litat
Adjectives	equanimous	in full control of your faculties

HyperDic: equanimity