composure

com·po·sure

noun \kəm-ˈpō-zhər\

Definition of COMPOSURE

: a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession

Examples of COMPOSURE

1. After the initial shock she regained her composure.
2. <kept his composure in spite of the repeated provocations>

First Known Use of COMPOSURE

1647

Related to COMPOSURE

Synonyms: aplomb, calmness, collectedness, composedness, equanimity, cool, coolness, countenance, equilibrium, imperturbability, placidity, repose, sangfroid, self-composedness, self-possession, serenity, tranquillity (or tranquility), tranquilness

Antonyms: agitation, discomposure, perturbation

Related Words: assurance, confidence, poise, self-assurance, self-assuredness, self-confidence, self-trust; easygoingness, laid-backness; apathy, detachment, impassivity, indifference, insensibility, numbness, phlegm, unconcern

Near Antonyms: alarm (also alarum), anxiety, anxiousness, apprehension, apprehensiveness, care, concern, disquiet, solicitude, uneasiness, worry; excitability, excitableness, nervousness; disturbance

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See Synonym Discussion at equanimity

Rhymes with COMPOSURE

disclosure, disposure, enclosure, exposure, foreclosure, red osier