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equable (encz) | equable,vyrovnaný adj: Zdeněk Brož |
Equable (gcide) | Equable \E"qua*ble\ (?; 277), a. [L. aequabilis, fr. aequare to
make level or equal, fr. aequus even, equal. See Equal.]
1. Equal and uniform; continuing the same at different times;
-- said of motion, and the like; uniform in surface;
smooth; as, an equable plain or globe.
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2. Uniform in action or intensity; not variable or changing;
-- said of the feelings or temper.
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equable (wn) | equable
adj 1: not varying; "an equable climate"
2: not easily irritated; "an equable temper"; "not everyone
shared his placid temperament"; "remained placid despite the
repeated delays" [syn: equable, even-tempered, {good-
tempered}, placid] |
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equable (encz) | equable,vyrovnaný adj: Zdeněk Brož |
equable even-tempered good-tempered placid (gcide) | Good-natured \Good`-na"tured\, a.
Naturally mild in temper; not easily provoked; amiable;
cheerful; not taking offense easily; as, too good-natured to
resent a little criticism; the good-natured policeman on our
block; the sounds of good-natured play. Opposite of
ill-natured. [Narrower terms: {equable, even-tempered,
good-tempered, placid ] Also See: kind, pleasant,
agreeable, good-natured, pleasing.
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2. to one's own liking or feelings or nature; pleasing; -- of
people. Opposite of disagreeable.
Syn: agreeable, pleasing.
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Syn: Good-natured, Good-tempered, Good-humored.
Usage: Good-natured denotes a disposition to please and be
pleased. Good-tempered denotes a habit of mind which
is not easily ruffled by provocations or other
disturbing influences. Good-humored is applied to a
spirit full of ease and cheerfulness, as displayed in
one's outward deportment and in social intercourse. A
good-natured man recommends himself to all by the
spirit which governs him. A good-humored man
recommends himself particularly as a companion. A
good-tempered man is rarely betrayed into anything
which can disturb the serenity of the social circle.
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Equableness (gcide) | Equableness \E"qua*ble*ness\, n.
Quality or state of being equable.
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Inequable (gcide) | Inequable \In*e"qua*ble\, a.
Unequable. [R.] --Bailey.
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Unequable (gcide) | Unequable \Unequable\
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equable (wn) | equable
adj 1: not varying; "an equable climate"
2: not easily irritated; "an equable temper"; "not everyone
shared his placid temperament"; "remained placid despite the
repeated delays" [syn: equable, even-tempered, {good-
tempered}, placid] |
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