equable
/'ekwəbl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not easily irritated; calm and even-tempered: Used to describe a person who remains composed and is not easily upset or angered.
- Not varying; steady and uniform: Used to describe a climate, condition, or situation that is free from extremes or sudden changes.
Examples of Usage
Describing a person's temperament:
- She has an equable disposition, which makes her an excellent manager during crises.
- His equable nature allows him to handle criticism without getting defensive.
Describing a climate or condition:
- The region is known for its equable climate, with mild temperatures year-round.
- We enjoyed the equable warmth of the spring afternoon.
Advanced Usage
- In a figurative sense: Can describe abstract things that are steady and consistent.
- The company maintained an equable pace of growth, avoiding sudden booms or busts.
- Her voice was equable throughout the speech, conveying calm authority.
Variants and Related Words
- Equably (adverb): In a calm and even-tempered manner; without variation.
- He responded equably to the unexpected question.
- Equability (noun): The quality of being equable.
- The equability of his mood is remarkable.
Synonyms
- Calm: Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.
- Even-tempered: Not easily annoyed or angered.
- Placid: Not easily upset or excited.
- Steady: Regular, even, and continuous in development, frequency, or intensity.
- Uniform: Not changing in form or character; remaining the same.
Antonyms
- Irritable: Having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed.
- Temperamental: Liable to unreasonable changes of mood.
- Variable: Not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change.
- Erratic: Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
Related Phrases and Idioms
(Note: "Equable" itself is not commonly used in specific idioms. Its meaning is typically expressed directly.) - To keep an equable mind: To maintain a calm and steady state of mind. - Despite the pressure, she managed to keep an equable mind.
Adjective
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not easily irritated
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an equable temper
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not everyone shared his placid temperament
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remained placid despite the repeated delays
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not varying
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an equable climate
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