even-keeled

adjective

ˈē-vən-ˌkēld How to pronounce even-keeled (audio)
Synonyms of even-keelednext
: characterized by stability or consistency

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In his 360 review, his team and his colleagues lauded him for being even-keeled, steady, and thoughtful—always cool under pressure. — Hanna Hart, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 Even if he is even-keeled about the torch being passed to his right hand, his teammates speak for him. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of even-keeled was in 1869

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even-keeled
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“Even-keeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even-keeled. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

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