composure — the state of being calm and in control of oneself
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being calm and in control of oneself
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
Korean meaning: 침착함, 평정심
Korean pronunciation: 컴**포**져
Example Sentences
- The CEO's composure during the crisis impressed everyone, even when reporters kept asking difficult questions.
- My cat has better composure than me - it doesn't even flinch when the doorbell rings at 3 AM.
- She lost her composure when she realized she had been wearing mismatched shoes all day at work.
composure
NOUN//kəmˈpoʊʒər//
the state of being calm and in control of oneself
The doctor maintains her composure during the medical emergency
Keep composure through storm's exposure, find closure!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'composure' and Late Latin 'compositus', the past participle of 'componere' meaning 'to put together' or 'to arrange'. The word entered English in the 17th century with the sense of 'arrangement' and later evolved to mean 'calmness of manner'.
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📝Examples
“The CEO's composure during the crisis impressed everyone, even when reporters kept asking difficult questions.”
“My cat has better composure than me - it doesn't even flinch when the doorbell rings at 3 AM.”
“She lost her composure when she realized she had been wearing mismatched shoes all day at work.”
“Despite the earthquake, the teacher maintained her composure and calmly guided students to safety.”
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