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equanimity vs quiet

quiet vs equanimity

equanimity and quiet both are nouns.

equanimity is not an adjective while quiet is an adjective.

equanimity is not a verb while quiet is a verb.

equanimity is not an adverb while quiet is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
equanimity Yes No No No
quiet Yes Yes Yes Yes
As nouns, quiet is a hyponym of equanimity; that is, quiet is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than equanimity:
  • equanimity: steadiness of mind under stress
  • quiet: a disposition free from stress or emotion
Other hyponyms of equanimity include aplomb, assuredness, cool, poise, sang-froid, placidity, repose, serenity, tranquility, tranquillity.
equanimity (noun) quiet (noun)
steadiness of mind under stress a disposition free from stress or emotion
the absence of sound
a period of calm weather
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
equanimity (adjective) quiet (adjective)
free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
(of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
in a softened tone
not showy or obtrusive
equanimity (verb) quiet (verb)
make calm or still
become quiet or quieter
equanimity (adverb) quiet (adverb)
with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
Difference between equanimity and quiet

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