As an adjective emotional
is of or relating to the emotions.
As a noun equanimity is
the state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress.
emotional English
Adjective
( en adjective)
Of or relating to the emotions.
- emotional crisis
Characterised by emotion.
Determined by emotion rather than reason.
- emotional decision
Appealing to or arousing emotion.
- emotional speech
Easily affected by emotion.
- She’s an emotional person.
Readily displaying emotion.
- emotional greeting
Synonyms
* demonstrative
* effusive
* sentimental
* temperamental
Derived terms
* emotional cripple
* emotionalise (also emotionalize)
* emotionalism
* emotionally
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equanimity English
Alternative forms
* (archaic)
Noun
the state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress
* 1954 , Albert Einstein, Ideas and Opinions
- Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment.
Synonyms
* composure
* calmness
* even-mindedness
* See also
Related terms
* equanimous
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