composure

CEFRB2

/kəmˈpoʊʒɚ/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A calm state of mind, especially in a difficult situation.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Something which is composed; a composition.

Examples

  • Tom found it hard just to keep his composure.

  • He soon recovered his composure.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
4

Also pronounced

  • /kəmˈpəʊʒə/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The act of composing

  2. Calmness of mind or temperament.

  3. Orderly adjustment; disposition.

More examples

In context

  • Suddenly, the supervisor lost his composure.

  • 1818, John Evelyn, Memoirs, edited by William Bray, London: Henry Colburn, 2nd edition, Volume I, entry for 10 March, 1685, p. 592, […] Signʳ Pietro […] had an admirable way both of composure [in music] and teaching.

  • That all may see who hate us, how we seek Peace and composure […]

Synonyms

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Despite the chaos, she managed to maintain her blank during the stressful meeting.

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Origin

noun

From compose + -ure.