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Term

composure n

Composure means calm control of one's feelings. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of composure

  • calm control of one's feelings

Usage examples of composure

She kept her composure during the emergency and calmly told everyone where to exit.

The witness lost his composure when the lawyer mentioned his brother’s death.

Taking a slow breath helped him regain composure before answering the accusation.

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