Composure
[kəm'pəʊʒə]
Definition
(noun.) steadiness of mind under stress; 'he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity'.
Checker: Wendy--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) The act of composing, or that which is composed; a composition.
(n.) Orderly adjustment; disposition.
(n.) Frame; make; temperament.
(n.) A settled state; calmness; sedateness; tranquillity; repose.
(n.) A combination; a union; a bond.
Inputed by Ethel
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Quiet, tranquillity, calmness, sedateness, placidity, coolness.
Checked by Debbie
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Tranquility, sereneness, self-possession, sedateness, calm, repose
ANT:Perturbation, restlessness, mobility, disturbance
Typist: Lucas
Examples
- I am far from being clear as to the last particular,' returned Mortimer, with great composure, 'that I have much advantage over you. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- In spite of his resolute assumption of composure, he was getting anxious for the agent's arrival. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Seeing her as I saw her now, it would have been cruel to think of anything but the necessity and the humanity of restoring her composure. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- AFTER these events, it was long before we were able to attain any degree of composure. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- A few minutes more of silent exertion enabled him to proceed with composure. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- She was convinced that Margaret had fixed on a person whose name she could not bear with composure to become a standing joke with Mrs. Jennings. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- Not at present, he answered, with detestable composure. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- He was a little abashed by her regal composure. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- She continued to confront him with the same air of ironic composure. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- Your husband is not my business here, returned Madame Defarge, looking down at her with perfect composure. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- An exhausted composure, a worn-out placidity, an equanimity of fatigue not to be ruffled by interest or satisfaction, are the trophies of her victory. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Once more, I reviewed in my own mind the course which I had at last summoned composure enough to plan out for the future. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- Bless you, darling, says Mr. Bucket with the greatest composure, I'm fully prepared to hear that. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- At length, a something like composure succeeded. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
- Mrs. Jellyby merely added, with the serene composure with which she said everything, Go along, you naughty Peepy! Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
Typist: Montague