composure

noun [U]

/kəmˈpəʊ.ʒər/

/-ˈpoʊ.ʒɚ/

Definition

› the feeling of being calm, confident, and in control: I didn't want to lose my composure in front of her.Calm and relaxedControlling emotionsCalm and relaxedNot showing or feeling emotions

(Definition of composure noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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composition noun (MUSIC/ART)
composition noun (PIECE OF WRITING)
compositor noun
compost noun
compostable adjective
composure noun
compote noun
compound adjective
compound eye noun
compound fracture noun
compound leaf noun

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(as) cool as a cucumber idiom
at (your) leisure idiom
be at peace with the world idiom
carefree adjective
careless adjective (NO WORRY)
comfortably adverb
easy adjective (COMFORTABLE)
easy-going adjective
equilibrium noun
free-flowing adjective
genteel adjective
harmonious adjective (PLEASANT)
peaceful adjective (CALM)
phlegm noun (CALMNESS)
placid adjective
poised adjective (CONTROLLED)
quiescent adjective
relaxed adjective
rested adjective
sedate adjective

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