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equanimous - 2 dictionary results

e⋅quan⋅i⋅mous

[i-kwan-uh-muhs]
–adjective
having or showing equanimity; even-tempered: It was difficult to remain equanimous in the face of such impertinence.

Origin:
1645–55; < L aequanim(us) (see equanimity ) + -ous


e⋅quan⋅i⋅mous⋅ly, adverb
e⋅quan⋅i⋅mous⋅ness, noun

Equanimous

E*quan"i*mous\, a. [L. aequanimus, fr. aequus equal + animus mind.] Of an even, composed frame of mind; of a steady temper; not easily elated or depressed. --Bp. Gauden.
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