equable — calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed or angered
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed or angered
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈekwəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother has such an equable nature that she never raises her voice, even when her cat knocked over her favorite vase.
- The island's equable weather makes it a perfect vacation destination.
- Despite winning the lottery, he maintained his equable demeanor and calmly finished his breakfast.
equable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈekwəbəl/]
calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed or angered
Even during chaos at the harbor, the old captain stayed equable and calm.
At his table, he stays stable - equable through every battle!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin aequabilis, meaning 'uniform' or 'equal,' derived from aequare meaning 'to make equal or level.' The word captures the idea of maintaining steady balance, like a perfectly balanced scale.
Breakdown
aequ- (equal/level) + -able (capable of being) = capable of being equal or steady
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother has such an equable nature that she never raises her voice, even when her cat knocked over her favorite vase.”
“The island's equable weather makes it a perfect vacation destination.”
“Despite winning the lottery, he maintained his equable demeanor and calmly finished his breakfast.”
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