calmness, esp of the mind; tranquillity; serenity
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
com•po•sure /kəmˈpoʊʒɚ/USA pronunciation
n. [uncountable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025- self-controlled manner or state of mind;
calmness.
com•po•sure
(kəm pō′zhər),USA pronunciation n.
- serene, self-controlled state of mind;
calmness;
tranquillity:Despite the hysteria and panic around him, he retained his composure.
- compose + -ure 1590–1600
- equability, serenity, quiet, coolness, equanimity, self-possession.
- agitation.
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'composure' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
aequo animo
- aplomb
- apprehension
- balance
- blow
- breathe
- collect
- consternation
- cool
- countenance
- crack
- discompose
- discomposure
- disconcert
- discountenance
- dissolve
- equanimity
- equilibrium
- feather
- imperturbable
- lip
- out
- patience
- peaceful
- perturb
- philosophy
- phlegm
- poise
- poised
- preserve
- pull together
- re-cover
- re-pose
- recompose
- recover
- repose
- ruffle
- sang-froid
- self-possession
- serenity
- shatter
- temper
- wit
- wonder