com|po|sure

com|po|sure
com|po|sure «kuhm POH zhuhr», noun.
1. calmness; quietness; self-control: »

When his faithful old dog died, the boy's composure was remarkable. We sit down with great composure and write a letter to ourselves (Samuel Johnson).

SYNONYM(S): serenity, tranquility.
2. Obsolete. composition; constitution.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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