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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh m-poh-zher]
- /kəmˈpoʊ ʒər/
- /kəmˈpəʊ.ʒər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh m-poh-zher]
- /kəmˈpoʊ ʒər/
Definitions of composure word
- uncountable noun composure Composure is the appearance or feeling of calm and the ability to control your feelings. 3
- noun composure calmness, esp of the mind; tranquillity; serenity 3
- noun composure calmness of mind or manner; tranquillity; self-possession 3
- noun composure serene, self-controlled state of mind; calmness; tranquillity: Despite the hysteria and panic around him, he retained his composure. 1
- noun composure The state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself. 1
- noun composure self-control, calm 1
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Origin of composure
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; compose + -ure
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Parts of speech for Composure
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
composure popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for composure
noun composure
- dignity — bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation.
- sobriety — the state or quality of being sober.
- self-assurance — self-confidence.
- poise — a centimeter-gram-second unit of viscosity, equal to the viscosity of a fluid in which a stress of one dyne per square centimeter is required to maintain a difference of velocity of one centimeter per second between two parallel planes in the fluid that lie in the direction of flow and are separated by a distance of one centimeter. Symbol: P.
- aplomb — If you do something with aplomb, you do it with confidence in a relaxed way.
Antonyms for composure
noun composure
- agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- disturbance — the act of disturbing.
- instability — the quality or state of being unstable; lack of stability or firmness.
- violence — swift and intense force: the violence of a storm.
- disproportion — lack of proportion; lack of proper relationship in size, number, etc.: architectural disproportions.
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