composure
noun
Simple meaning
Calmness of mind or temperament.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
kəmˈpoʊʒɚ
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Definition
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noun
Calmness of mind or temperament.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient
- Frequency
- Rare
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Calmness of mind or temperament.
Used this way, composure is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It keeps things gentle rather than emphatic.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Calm and reassuring
- Usage feel
- Understated and gentle
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More ways to use composure
- “He accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity.”noun
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Antonyms
Sense: calmness of mind or temperament
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