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self-possessed

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self-pos⋅sessed

[self-puh-zest, self-]
–adjective
having or showing control of one's feelings, behavior, etc.; composed; poised.

Origin:
1830–40


self-pos⋅sess⋅ed⋅ly [self-puh-zes-id-lee, -zest-lee, self-] , adverb


calm, collected, serene, cool, sedate.
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self-pos·ses·sion   (sělf'pə-zěsh'ən)
n.  Full command of one's faculties, feelings, and behavior. See Synonyms at confidence.
self'-pos·sessed' adj.
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