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composure Definition

com·po·sure (kəm pō′z̸hər)

noun

calmness of mind or manner; tranquillity; self-possession

Etymology: compos(e) + -ure

composure Synonyms

composure

n.

calmness, equanimity, serenity, self-possession, calm, collectedness, nonchalance, cool-headedness, control, self-control, sang-froid, aplomb, poise, balance, tranquillity, stability, harmony, concord, assurance, self-assurance, imperturbability, peace of mind, serene state of mind, inexcitability, dispassion, even temper, tranquil mind, coolness, level-headedness, placidity, fortitude, moderation, self-command, gravity, sobriety, a cool head, presence of mind, equilibrium, steadiness, self-restraint, repose, quiescence, imperturbation, ease, evenness, staidness, tolerance, dignity, quiet, quietude, command of one's faculties, equability, stoicism, forbearance, cool*, unflappability*, the even tenor of one's ways*; see also dignity 1, patience 1, peace 3, restraint 1.

Antonyms exuberance, passion*, wildness.

composure implies the disciplining of one's emotions in a trying situation or habitual self-possession in the face of excitement; equanimity implies an inherent evenness of temper or disposition that is not easily disturbed; serenity implies a lofty, clear peace of mind that is not easily clouded by ordinary stresses or excitements; nonchalance implies a casual indifference to or a cool detachment from situations that might be expected to disturb one emotionally; sang-froid implies great coolness and presence of mind in dangerous or trying circumstances

composure Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • regain: The Parker's " Yacht Club " spa could not be better for regaining some composure.
  • lack: Or do we just lack the necessary composure in the final third of the field?
  • retain: It aims to provide the reader with guidance to encourage confidence while retaining composure and authority when dealing with difficult situations.
  • show: Wayne has been impressed with his prodigy saying " Jamie shows great composure for such a young player.
  • maintain: Russia still hopes to get compensation for maintaining composure.
  • lose: These range from the most fundamental - giving the wrong speech - to losing composure in front of a live audience.

Preposition: at

back: Unless they can find some credibility and composure at the back the answer is no.

Adjective modifier

  • usual: However, with a lesson learned, a more positive attitude was adopted, and we regained our usual composure.
  • perfect: Thus, with perfect composure on both sides, the matter was arranged.
  • great: Wayne has been impressed with his prodigy saying " Jamie shows great composure for such a young player.
  • more: With a little more composure in front of goal they could have gone into the break at least two goals to the good.
  • such: Yet have such composure some liberals say european polls the whole area.
  • same: He took out his watch with the same measured composure with which he did everything.

Preposition: on

ball: Half time team talk was of more of the same with a little more composure on the ball.

Noun used with modifier

self: Whatever the reason, I was vulnerable, and all the self composure I was struggling to attain was quickly disappearing.

Preposition: in

  • front: With a little more composure in front of goal they could have gone into the break at least two goals to the good.
  • face: Still, United maintained their composure in the face of Arsenal's now typical arrogance.
  • half: Jamie Russell converted to make the half time score 19pts - 0. Bedford showed good composure in the first half.
  • third: Or do we just lack the necessary composure in the final third of the field?

Preposition: of

mind: Composure of mind and heart will be ours as we lay the need before the Lord and make request of Him.