equable
Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈɛk.wə.bəl/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
- UK
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ˈɛk.wə.bəl
Adjective
Unvarying, calm and steady; constant and uniform.
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The cheerful influence of the morning seemed to have some effect, even upon his equable temper.
Turning to the prisoner, "Budd," he said, and scarce in equable tones, "Budd, if you have aught further to say for yourself, say it now."
Free from extremes of heat or cold.
Usage- of temperature
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The indulgences of habit she would not resign, therefore held by the pleasures of the table; but the comforts of equable heat, which was particularly necessary, she denied herself much too long, and resisted warm clothing most determinately;...
Not easily disturbed; tranquil.
Usage- of emotions etc
Adjective
not varying
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an equable climate
not easily irritated
- Synonyms
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an equable temper
not everyone shared his placid temperament
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remained placid despite the repeated delays
Word forms
more equablemost equableæquable