a Greek term used by Pyrrho and Epicurus for a lucid state, characterised by freedom from worry or any other preoccupation; a state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety; tranquillity; serenity.
Etymology: from Ancient Greek ἀταραξία (ataraksía), ἀ- (a-), “negative prefix” + ταράσσω (tarássō), “trouble, disturb”.
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“LUGUBRIOUS
[adjective]
mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially in an affected, exaggerated, or unrelieved manner.
Etymology: Latin lūgubri(s), “mournful”, akin to lūgēre, “to mourn”.
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Original: Aykut Aydoğdu
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“LACHRYMOSE
[adjective]
1. suggestive of or tending to cause tears; mournful.
2. given to shedding tears readily; tearful.
Etymology: from Latin lacrimōsus, equivalent to lacrim(a), “tear”.
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Original: Aykut Aydoğdu
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“ATARAXIA
[noun]
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