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equable
calm and even-tempered, with few sudden changes
Synonyms
- calm
- steady
- composed
Antonyms
equable in a sentence
Her equable manner helped settle arguments before they became serious.
The captain's equable temperament reassured the crew during the long delay.
Where it comes from
From Latin aequabilis, meaning 'even or uniform.'
Memory hook
EQUABLE begins like EQUAL: the mood stays even and balanced.
Read it in context
- The Final Impression Arts
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