even-keeled

adjective

ˈē-vən-ˌkēld 

: characterized by stability or consistency

Examples of even-keeled in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Add to that his rough edges and hot temper, and Republicans are optimistic about defending Collins in a state that is, at its core, pretty even-keeled. — Philip Elliott, Time, 23 July 2026

Research has also found that exercise increases other brain chemicals that help lessen pain, the clinic says, which helps explain why a single workout can leave you feeling lighter, looser and more even-keeled. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026

By telling a relatively straightforward story that blends real people from the era of the Gotti Mafia family with imagined characters, Martin Scorsese's dramedy biopic about a kid who falls in love with the gangster life is as even-keeled as anything the director has made. — Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026

Work to figure out his daily routine after not having one as a prospect, to excel at the routine once established, to not punish himself for mistakes, to stay even-keeled in the day to day. — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 10 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for even-keeled

• afield
• airfield
• annealed
• appealed
• brownfield
• coalfield
• concealed
• congealed
• cornfield
• downfield
• goldfield
• hayfield