c. 1600, "composition" (also, in early use, with many senses now given to compound), from compose + -ure. Sense of "tranquility, calmness" is first recorded 1660s, from composed "calm" (1620s). For sense, compare colloquial to fall apart "to lose one's composure."
例文
1. For a minute he looked uncertain,and then recovered his composure .
しばらくぐずぐずしていたように見えたが、その後は落ち着きを取り戻した。
2.It took him a while to regain his composure .
彼はしばらくしてから落ち着きを取り戻した。
3.Stopping only briefly to regain her composure ,she described her agonising ordeal.
彼女は自分を落ち着かせるために少しだけ立ち止まった後、彼女のこの上ない苦痛の経験を語った。
4.The cross-legged deity exudes wisdom and composure .