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September 04, 2018 Word of the Day

composure /kəmˈpoʊʒɚ/ noun
composure
/kəmˈpoʊʒɚ/
noun
The woman is trying to keep her composure.
The woman is trying to keep her composure.
Definition of COMPOSURE

[noncount]

: calmness especially of mind, manner, or appearance

  • She never loses her composure. [=she always appears calm]

  • He kept/maintained his composure.

  • After the initial shock she regained/recovered her composure.

  • He answered with composure.

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