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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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Markets have, by and large, maintained their composure in the face of a 60% rise in the price of Brent in the last month.

From MarketWatch

We hadn’t spent much time together, but this was the first time I’d seen her lose that perfect composure.

From Literature

Kudos to Styles who managed to mostly keep his composure as Hernández glided around him.

From Los Angeles Times

England have managed just seven more tries across rounds two, three and four, failing to get a bonus point, a result of a chronic lack of composure in the opposition 22.

From BBC

She said Smith “overreacted” in the end and praised Rock’s composure and his decision to not respond with more violence.

From Salon

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