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Word of the Day:
ATARAXIA (n. pl. -S)
Definition(s):
- (n.) peace of mind; calmness of mind; emotional tranquility; stoical indifference
Useful info for word game players:
- Front hooks: (none)
- Back hooks: -S
- Anagrams: (none)
- Longer extensions: (none)
- Wraparounds: (none)
- Other Spellings: ATARAXY
- Related Forms: ATARAXIC (adj. & n.), ATARACTIC (adj. & n.)
Current theme:
No theme this week — just a few selections from the good wordbook
Epilogue:
The Stoics and the Epicureans of ancient Greece both sought ATARAXIA (or ATARAXY), a state of tranquility and calmness, though they differed on the best means of achieving it. Deriving from the Greek for “lack of disturbance” or “impassiveness,” ATARAXIA remains for many today as desirable — and, often, elusive — as it was for those ancient philosophers. The English language has many terms for this and related concepts, with small shades of difference in meaning. Some near-synonyms that I find particularly interesting are APLOMB, EQUANIMITY, PLACIDITY, SANGFROID, SERENITY, and TRANQUILITY.
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