noun
composure
kuhm-POH-zhuh
noun
1
A calm and controlled state of mind, especially under pressure.
"She kept her composure even as the crowd jeered."
How to Use Composure
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStaying calm and steady rather than getting flustered.
Common pairings
keep one's composure
lose one's composure
regain composure
Word Forms
composures plural
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Etymology
From "compose" + the noun suffix "-ure."