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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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The grocery store offers blackberries in January, cherries in October, tomatoes that arrive with the bland composure of year-round availability.

From Salon

“My composure comes from my teammates,” Robinson said.

From Los Angeles Times

But Lisowski, who won his first ranking title at the Northern Ireland Open in October, held his composure to seal victory.

From BBC

"I was saying he's got no composure and can't string two darts together, let alone three," he said on Sky Sports.

From BBC

Scotland showed the composure they had been lacking in the first half with a 27-phase move finished by Russell.

From BBC