equable
Say it: EK-wuh-bul /ˈɛkwəb(ə)l/ · adjective
What “equable” means
Calm and steady in mood, without sudden anger or excitement.
More precisely: Calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed.
When to use it
A formal, approving word for someone whose temperament stays calm, balanced and pleasant through everyday ups and downs.
Memory trick
Think of an even keel: the person's mood stays level through life's bumps.
It can also mean
It can also describe a climate with little change in temperature.
Similar words
even-tempered, placid, serene
Where it comes from
From Latin aequabilis, from aequare, 'to make equal'.
Quick check
Whether plans succeed or fall apart, your colleague stays pleasant and responds without sharp changes of mood. Her temperament is…
cheerful or equable?
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