Difference between Equanimity and Calmness

What is the difference between Equanimity and Calmness?

Equanimity as a noun is the state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress. while Calmness as a noun is the state of being calm; tranquillity; silence.

Equanimity

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress.

Example sentence: A son can bear with equanimity the loss of his father, but the loss of his inheritance may drive him to despair.

Calmness

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The state of being calm; tranquillity; silence.The product of being calm.

Example sentence: There are no better cosmetics than a severe temperance and purity, modesty and humility, a gracious temper and calmness of spirit; and there is no true beauty without the signatures of these graces in the very countenance.

We hope you now know whether to use Equanimity or Calmness in your sentence.

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