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Composure

Composure Meaning & Definition
Composure Definition And Meaning

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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