Composure

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpoʊʒər/

Definitions of composure

noun a calm and composed state of mind or bearing

Example Sentences

A1 She maintained her composure during the job interview.

A2 Despite the chaos around her, she managed to keep her composure.

B1 His composure under pressure impressed his colleagues.

B2 The athlete's composure on the field was unmatched.

C1 Maintaining composure in high-stress situations is a key skill for leaders.

C2 Her composure in the face of adversity was truly remarkable.

Examples of composure in a Sentence

formal She maintained her composure during the high-pressure presentation.

informal Even though she was nervous, she managed to keep her composure in front of the audience.

slang I don't know how he kept his composure when his ex walked in with her new boyfriend.

figurative The storm raged outside, but inside she was a picture of composure.

Grammatical Forms of composure

• past tense: composed
• plural: composures
• comparative: more composed
• superlative: most composed
• present tense: compose
• future tense: will compose
• perfect tense: have composed
• continuous tense: is composing
• singular: composure
• positive degree: composed
• infinitive: to compose
• gerund: composing
• participle: composed

Origin and Evolution of composure

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'composure' originated from the Latin word 'compositio', which means 'putting together' or 'arrangement'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'composure' has retained its original meaning of being in a state of calmness and self-control, but it has also come to be associated with a sense of grace and poise in difficult situations.