composure
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ʒər noun
serene, self-controlled state of mind; calmness; tranquillity: Despite the hysteria and panic around him, he retained his composure.
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| —n | |
| calmness, esp of the mind; tranquillity; serenity | |
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Composure
is always a great word to know.
So is commotion. Does it mean:
| various groups of stars to which definite names have been given |
| violent or tumultuous motion; agitation; noisy disturbance: |
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Example sentences
More than a year later, she still can't tell the story without a visible struggle to maintain her composure.
He looks fit and keeps his composure admirably as he tries to play scenes with obvious amateurs.
The weather was stormy, the wind blowing and still it kept its grip and composure.
Although his insides must have been churning, his composure and leadership came through in the face of defeat.
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