SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
composure
noun
Calm control of one's feelings or behavior.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Calm self-control
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Usage distinction
Return to topPresence of mind includes clear action under pressure; composure primarily concerns emotional control.
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See composure in use
She regained her composure before addressing the audience.
The chair maintained her composure when several people spoke at once, waiting until she could restate the question in a calm voice.
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