Is composure formal or informal?

What's the difference between composure and calm?

How is composure different from calm?

Can composure describe a situation?

Is composure used in business writing?

Is composure common in writing?

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composure

/kəmˈpəʊʒə/

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noun

She kept her composure during the tough interview.
He tried to show composure while waiting for results.

Adinary Nuance

Near-neighbors: composure stresses controlled calm under pressure, unlike calm which is general quiet. It differs from poise, which stresses graceful steadiness. Use composure when describing firm self-control in tests or conflict.

In other languages

Spanish: Comportamiento sereno
Japanese: 冷静さ
Korean: 침착함
Vietnamese: Thản nhiên
Chinese: 镇定

Etymology

From Latin composure (a putting together), showing calm is built, not accidental.

Common phrases

maintain composurelose composureunder composure

Synonyms

calm equanimity self-control steadiness tranquility

Frequently asked questions

Is composure formal or informal?: Is composure formal or informal?
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Can composure describe a situation?: Can composure describe a situation?
Is composure used in business writing?: Is composure common in writing?