Composure

Quick meaning: Composure is a noun meaning Calmness of mind or temperament.

Meaning

Calmness of mind or temperament.

More Meanings

1. (obsolete) The act of composing
2. (obsolete) Something which is composed; a composition.
3. (obsolete) Orderly adjustment; disposition.
4. (obsolete) Frame; make; temperament.
5. (obsolete) A combination; a union; a bond.

Example Sentences

That all may see who hate us, how we seek Peace and composure […]

[…] his composure must be rare indeed Whom these things can not blemish […]

He began to lose his composure, and made mistakes, his cards got mixed up, and his scoring was wild.

[…] from the various Composures and Combinations of these Corpusoles together, happen all the Varieties of the Bodies formed out of them […]

Word Forms

• composures

Synonyms for composure

Depending on context, synonyms include equanimity, countenance, coolness, self-possession, calm, calmness.

Antonyms for composure

Common opposites include discomposure.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include equanimity, calm, calmness, serenity, tranquillity, self-control.

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