Composure and Restraint

Composure

Composure noun - Evenness of emotions or temper.

Restraint is a synonym for composure. In some cases you can use "Restraint" instead a noun "Composure".

Nearby Word: compose

Restraint

Restraint noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.
Usage example: it will take a great deal of restraint to keep from telling her how ugly that dress is

Composure is a synonym for restraint. Sometimes you can use "Composure" instead a noun "Restraint".

How words are described

usual usual composure usual restraint
noble noble composure noble restraint
proper proper composure proper restraint
remarkable remarkable composure remarkable restraint
Other adjectives: moral, mental.
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