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composure

American  
[kuhm-poh-zher] / kəmˈpoʊ ʒər /

noun

  1. serene, self-controlled state of mind; calmness; tranquility.

    Despite the hysteria and panic around him, he retained his composure.
    Synonyms:
    self-possession, equanimity, coolness, quiet, serenity, equability
    Antonyms:
    agitation
composure British  
/ kəmˈpəʊʒə /

noun

  1. calmness, esp of the mind; tranquillity; serenity

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Other Word Forms

  • noncomposure noun

Etymology

Origin of composure

First recorded in 1590–1600; compose + -ure

Example Sentences

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But he kept his composure to reach a 15th half-century four balls after Root, cracking Webster through the covers for a boundary.

From Barron's

They saw calmness and composure which gave them the belief he would be able to transition to the Premier League well.

From BBC

And on Wednesday night, Beck’s experience and composure against Ohio State’s highly paid defense turned out to be a priceless commodity for Miami.

From The Wall Street Journal

I remember being struck by her composure and openness.

From BBC

His composure and creativity was better than half the QBs who are starting on Sundays.

From The Wall Street Journal

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