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Meanings of composure in English

Portuguese
calma
Catalan
tranquil·litat
Spanish
calma

Steadiness of mind under stress.

calma
Usage of composure in English
1
He's got great composure and he's a great addition to the squad.
The Guardian
2
They lacked composure too often, and even imagination born of clear thinking.
The Guardian
3
We tried to keep it really simple: composure and physicality, Smart said.
Reuters
4
Then I comment on her composure and ask about performing under pressure.
Climbing Magazine
5
The direct question at last scratched the composure of Achaeos, just slightly.
Empire in black and gold
6
Stock markets have already regained some of their composure since recent plunges.
Radio NZ
7
With great composure, he lifted a beautiful first-time finish past Samir Handanovic.
The Guardian
8
As the confession was read to the court, Constance's composure gave way.
The suspicions of mr. whicher: a shocking murder and the undoing...
9
Egwene held on to her composure, denying them the response they wanted.
Knife of dreams
10
The Indian chief listened to the terrible menace with the utmost composure.
History of the Conquest of Peru
11
Surely you noticed the change in me, the forced composure and cheerfulness.
An Enemy to the King / From the Recently Discovered Memoirs of t...
12
These ideas and recollections were of considerable assistance in restoring Valorsay's composure.
Baron Trigault's Vengeance
13
The sight of the zelandonia brought Ayla an added measure of composure.
The Land of Painted Caves
14
The steady composure of the one woman seemed to madden the other.
The New Magdalen
15
When I asked when they'd last seen Tina, Mrs. Fisher's composure crumbled.
Too close to home
16
After this red card we lost our composure, the Italian told reporters.
Reuters
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Composure through the time
Composure across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
Australia
Common
United States of America
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