tranquilness

noun

Definition of tranquilnessnext
as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper he maintained his gentle tranquilness despite the provocations

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composure
Noun
  • The intelligence, poise and composure Raphinha brings to this role is different to what Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres previously offered and what Alvarez may have brought.
    — Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • After a mistrial was initially averted earlier Thursday and the panel went back for more deliberations, Reddington came very close to losing his composure at Judge Sullivan.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of composure
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“Tranquilness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquilness. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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