Definition of composure Composure

/kʌmpowˈʒɚ/ - [kumpowsher] - com•po•sure

We found 13 definitions of composure from 5 different sources.

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What does composure mean?

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Noun

Plural: composures

composure - steadiness of mind under stress; "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity"
  calm, calmness, equanimity
  discomposure a temperament that is perturbed and lacking in composure
  temperament, disposition an adjustment of the intervals (as in tuning a keyboard instrument) so that the scale can be used to play in different keys
  aplomb, assuredness, sang-froid, cool, poise great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • composure (n.)
    The act of composing, or that which is composed; a composition.
  • composure (n.)
    Orderly adjustment; disposition.
  • composure (n.)
    Frame; make; temperament.
  • composure (n.)
    A settled state; calmness; sedateness; tranquillity; repose.
  • composure (n.)
    A combination; a union; a bond.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • composure
    Steadiness of mind under stress.

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