Definition of ataraxy in English:

noun

• A state of serene calmness.

  Example sentences

  • ‘They urged instead the cultivation of what they called ataraxia, the complete suspension of belief and consequently of all emotional involvement with anything.’
  • ‘My emphasis on teaching ataraxia is conducive, I hope, toward that end.’
  • ‘Perhaps it is there that actual emotional maturity, rather than the ataraxia brought on by compliance, might be measured.’
  • ‘Instead of finding yourself in a state of stoic ataraxia you might find yourself catatonic or enraged beyond the point of recovery.’
  • ‘The ideal is ataraxia, freedom from disturbance.’
  • ‘The stated goal of Epicureanism is ataraxia, or tranquility of mind.’

  Synonyms

  self-control, self-possession, self-command, calmness, equanimity, equilibrium, calm, coolness, collectedness, serenity, tranquillity

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