Equanimous

Word EQUANIMOUS
Character 10
Hyphenation e quan i mous
Pronunciations /ɪˈkwæn.ɪ.məs/

Definitions and meanings of "Equanimous"

What do we mean by equanimous?

Calm and composed; of stable disposition.

A calmness or evenness of temper, especially in difficult situations. One of the characteristics Bob Costas gave to Tim Tebow. Urban Dictionary

Full of calm emotions when under pressure or dealing with problems. Urban Dictionary

A fucking bum on the field, pisses down his leg, afraid of competition. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Equanimous

  • Antonyms for equanimous
  • Equanimous antonyms not found!

The word "equanimous" in example sentences

He and I had one or two big fights -- and I was younger, far nastier and angrier and shot to kill, back then -- but, no matter what names I called him, the next time I spoke to him he was always equanimous, forgiving and affable. ... ❋ Michael Cavna (2010)

Aubry was similarly equanimous this week when she told Canal+ television she agreed with other women when it came to Strauss-Kahn's attitude toward the opposite sex. ❋ Reuters (2011)

But the convict is equally equanimous about what the Bird thinks about him. ❋ Unknown (2011)

This ether was called wuji, and that word can still be used to describe the equanimous, unassailable fortress of quiet acceptance that characterizes the unflappable among us. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Can I really be equanimous between pain and pleasure, love and its lack? ❋ Unknown (2010)

The way he always seemed on low idle, engine just purring, slouching in the wind in his anorak, equanimous, friendly, shy, at the edge of the group with his coffee mug, expending energy with perfect efficiency, saving it. ❋ Peter Heller (2010)

Perhaps the closest I can get to an explanation is that the agitated mind, if allowed to fully run its course without suppression of any thought or emotion, may simply exhaust itself and give up, revealing an underlying, more equanimous state. ❋ Unknown (2009)

These comment threads are starting to make the cable news folks seem reasonable and equanimous. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Imagine an enlightened doctor, the equanimous lawyer, and the benevolent mayor all taking their seat as yogis in the real world. ❋ Unknown (2009)

That having an equanimous mind was important for political leaders as much as for religious leaders. ❋ Unknown (2009)

For less overcast assessment of the election, check out the wise and equanimous Bull Moose, to be added later today to the blogroll. ❋ Wolcott, James, 1952- (2009)

Just being ware aware of the emotions that come up, being aware of the concern, staying as equanimous as possible. ❋ Unknown (2008)

He was always something of a Buddha, very equanimous about all subjects, but when he talked about Nixon, veins would bulge on his forehead, and he got genuinely scary. ❋ Unknown (2008)

So I was less than equanimous the internet says that's a word but I'm still not sure when I read that PW article. ❋ TEV (2008)

And now with an up to the neck report on Buddha - here's Claygrls most recent capture of winter for 'the equanimous one. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Being of a pretty equanimous disposition, and, as I flatter myself, able to bear good or evil fortune without disturbance, I myself, after taking a light dinner at the Bedford, went to the theatre a short while before the commencement of the play, and proposed to remain there, until the defeat or victory was decided. ❋ Unknown (2006)

It may have been the clamorous city's equanimous mixture of gentle, bright-eyed Buddhist benevolence and shameless smiley-faced sexual hucksterism that fascinated him, although he no more than sniffed around the edges of either element (as Miss Ginger Sweetie might affirm). ❋ Robbins, Tom (2003)

Never understood how she could be so equanimous in the face of so many disappointments, so many adversities. ❋ Douglas Kennedy (2001)

Wow, [Tim Tebow] sure has a lot of [haters], but he never breaks out in anger. What [equanimity]! ❋ TwoAngryFigs (2011)

[Equanimeous St. Brown] was quite equanimeous when he caught the game winning [touchdown] in the National [Championship] game. ❋ Bob McBobbyson (2017)

Yeah [he’s] such an Equanimeous St. Brown! I [don’t] want him [on my team] then! ❋ TRSnakeEyes (2021)

Cross Reference for Equanimous

  • Equanimous cross reference not found!

What does equanimous mean?

Best Free Book Reviews
Book Name Author
The Fix Up E-Book Tawna Fenske
Say I Do E-Book Joan Kilby
Guardian E-Book W.J. May
Billion Reasons E-Book Lexy Timms
The Wedding Bet E-Book Susan Hatler
Best IOS App Reviews