About The Word Composure
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Composure
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What's The Definition Of Composure?
[n] steadiness of mind under stress; "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity"
Synonyms | Synonyms for Composure: calm | calmness | equanimity Related Terms | Find terms related to Composure: acceptance | aplomb | ataraxia | ataraxy | awelessness | Buddha-like composure | calm disposition | calm of mind | calmness | comfort | constraint | contemplation | content | contentedness | contentment | control | cool | coolheadedness | coolness | countenance | discipline | ease | easy mind | entire satisfaction | euphoria | expectation | fulfillment | happiness | icy calm | imperturbability | imperturbation | independence | indisturbance | inexcitability | lucid stillness | marmoreal repose | mental composure | nirvana | nodding acceptance | nonamazedness | nonamazement | nonastonishment | nonmarveling | nonwonder | nonwondering | Oriental calm | peace | peace of mind | peacefulness | philosophic composure | philosophicalness | philosophy | phlegm | placidity | placidness | possession | quiescence | quiescency | quiet | quiet mind | quietism | quietness | quietude | reconcilement | reconciliation | repose | resignation | rest | restfulness | restraint | sangfroid | satisfaction | satori | self-command | self-conquest | self-control | self-denial | self-discipline | self-government | self-mastery | self-possession | self-restraint | serenity | silence | silken repose | sleep | slumber | soothingness | stillness | tranquillity | unamazedness | unamazement | unastonishment | unimpressibleness | unruffledness | unsurprise | unsurprisedness | well-being | wise passiveness | wonderlessness See Also | aplomb | assuredness | cool | disposition | placidity | poise | quiet | repose | sang-froid | self-possession | serenity | temperament | tranquility | tranquillity Composure In Webster's Dictionary \Com*po"sure\, n. [From {Compose}.]
1. The act of composing, or that which is composed; a
composition. [Obs.]
Signor Pietro, who had an admirable way both of
composure [in music] and teaching. --Evelyn.
2. Orderly adjustment; disposition. [Obs.]
Various composures and combinations of these
corpuscles. --Woodward.
3. Frame; make; temperament. [Obs.]
His composure must be rare indeed Whom these things
can not blemish. --Shak.
4. A settled state; calmness; sedateness; tranquillity;
repose. ``We seek peace and composure.'' --Milton.
When the passions . . . are all silent, the mind
enjoys its most perfect composure. --I. Watts.
5. A combination; a union; a bond. [Obs.] --Shak.
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