Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

equable

[ek-wuh-buhl, ee-kwuh-] / ˈɛk wə bəl, ˈi kwə- /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Michael Gove has described his sacking last week by Boris Johnson, calling the PM “very equable, very polite” during the call.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2022

When CBS News’ equable anchor Walter Cronkite uses the phrase “bizarre cult” and your name in the same sentence, you’ve lost the plot.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 14, 2022

Our reviewer, Samantha Harvey, praised “the equable plainness of its language, a plainness that is nevertheless impressionistic and light-filled.”

From New York Times Oct. 29, 2021

They looked on with expressions of equable semi-curiosity.

From The New Yorker Dec. 9, 2019

“No, I just help out in the evenings,” Malcolm said in his most equable tone.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman




Vocabulary lists containing equable


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training