1. A state of perfect calm, tranquility, or freedom from fear and pain; mental peace achieved through the absence of desire or disturbance.
Usage: Plural of ataraxia; Often used in philosophical contexts, especially in discussions of Stoicism and Epicureanism; Formal or literary register

Examples

• The ancient philosophers sought ataraxies through the elimination of unnecessary desires.
• She found ataraxies in meditation and mindfulness practices.
• The Stoics believed that ataraxies could be achieved by accepting what lies beyond our control.
• Many spiritual traditions aim to cultivate ataraxies as a path to enlightenment.
• He pursued various ataraxies through different philosophical schools of thought.
• The pursuit of ataraxies often requires letting go of worldly ambitions.